Make Canned Apple Butter

Now here is an easy crock pot recipe for canned apple butter. Yet another reason to break out the old crock pot. Bonus: It will make your house smell great!

INGREDIENTS

 

6lbs of apples (peeled, cored, sliced) **weight before peeling**
4 cups of sugar
3 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of cloves
1/4 teaspoon of salt

Here’s how to make it:

1. Place all ingredients into a large crock pot. Turn on high for 1 hour, then turn to low for an additional 10-11 hours. Uncover and cook for 1 hour longer on low to thicken.
2. The Final Step – placing the cooked apples through the sieve
3. Put through a sieve to smooth out. Makes 4-5 pints. Freeze or can (10 minutes in a hot water bath).

Source :Crock Pot Butter