This tasty apple butter is a real slow cooker, but well worth the wait. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, the amount of sugar may be adjusted to taste.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
11 hr
Total Time
11 hr 30 mins
Calories
34 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place the apples in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
Step 2
Cover and cook on high 1 hour.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
Step 4
Uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. Stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
Step 5
Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups white sugar
5 ½ pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
