Crock Pot Apple Butter

CROCK POT APPLE BUTTER

Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1612,156179-245203,00.html Content Copyright © 2012 Cooks.com - All rights reserved. Approximately 3 lb. apples 3 cups sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. cloves Dash of salt 3/4 cup water or fresh apple cider Fill Crock-pot 3/4 full with peeled, cored and sliced apples. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until evenly mixed. Cover and cook on low setting overnight or until the butter is of a thick, spreadable consistency.If apple butter has too much liquid, remove lid and cook on high until thickened. Stir often as butter thickens to prevent scorching.Store in refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.Variation: For a less sweet apple butter, substitute 1 cup honey for the sugar.To can the apple butter, pack into hot jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.