Crock Pot Apple Butter

Margo59's Note:

This is just one of my comfort foods. I love it slathered on homemade biscuits. MMMMmmmm...so good.

• Total Time: 13 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 13 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 32

Yield: 4.0 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

Directions:

1. Place apples in a large bowl.
2. Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
3. Pour over apples and mix well.
4. Place in crock pot, cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
5. Decrease heat to low; cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until thickened and dark brown.
6. Stir occasionally.
7. Uncover and cook on low for 1 hour longer.
8. If desired, whisk until smooth.
9. Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-inch head space.
10. Cover and freeze.