This apple butter cooks real slow but is 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 apples in a slow cooker. Mix sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl; pour over apples and mix well.
Step 2
Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.
Step 3
Reduce heat to Low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and dark brown, 9 to 11 hours.
Step 4
Uncover and continue cooking on Low for 1 hour. Stir with a whisk to increase smoothness if desired.
Step 5
Spoon 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
