Apple Butter in a Crock Pot

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  • 5 lbs. apples
  • 4 cups sugar (use less)
  • 2-3 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. 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.