Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Step 1

Place the apples in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples and mix well.

Step 2

Cook in slow cooker on low for about 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.

Step 3

Uncover, stir in vanilla and continue cooking uncovered on low for about 2 hours.

Step 4

Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.

Step 5

Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze.

Step 6

Serve on breads, muffins, pork chops or just eat it with a spoon.