Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place the apples in a slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
3. Pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
5. Reduce heat to LOW and cook for 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
6. Uncover and continue cooking on LOW for 1 hour.
7. Stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
8. Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.