Apple Butter

We make this in the fall during apple picking season.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 6 1/2 pints

Ingredients

• 12  cups  cortland apples, cored and sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4  cups sugar
• 1  pinch ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in crockpot; cover and cook on "high" setting for 4 hours
2. Remove cover; cook 4 hours more
3. Add cider vinegar and continue to cook, uncovered, for 4 hours more
4. Cook a total of 12 hours, stirring occasionally during the last 8 hours.
5. Place apple butter in sterile canning jars; cap and allow to cool
6. Keep some out for immediate use and store remaining jars in freezer.