Applesauce Apple Butter

Great for gift giving, and on toast. This also is a nice fragrant air freshener.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 2-20
• Yields: 9 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (108 ounce) can unsweetened applesauce
• 2  cups apple cider
• 1  tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Combine applesauce, and cider in a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
3. Add spices, and cook for an additional 1 hour.
4. Sterilize cup, or pint size jars, and heat the lids.
5. Fill jars with apple butter. Clean rims with a damp paper towel. Put on lids.
6. Place in canner, and cook according to the manufacturers instructions.