Crock Pot Apple Butter

Crock Pot Apple Butter



INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS 32

YIELD 4 pints

5 1⁄2 lbs apples, peeled and finely chopped (I use 3-4 different types of apples)
4 cups sugar
2 -3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
1⁄4 teaspoon salt 

Place apples in a large bowl.

Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt.

Pour over apples and mix well.

Place in crock pot, cover and cook on high for 1 hour.

Decrease heat to low; cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until thickened and dark brown.

Stir occasionally.

Uncover and cook on low for 1 hour longer.

If desired, whisk until smooth.

Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-inch head space.

Cover and freeze.