Description

Apple Butter isn't butter, but a thicker, tastier version of applesauce. It's great on toast, bagels, English muffins, used much like a jam. It will make the whole house smell like Fall. It's a great hostess gift to give on Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

• 6 1/2 lb. apples, peeled, cored and sliced, Fuji, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, or Jonagold are best
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. light brown sugar lightly packed
• 1 T. ground cinnamon
• ½ t. freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ t. ground cloves
• ¼ t. salt
• 1 T. pure vanilla extract

Steps

1. Start with 6 1/2 lb. apples, then peel, core and slice them; add to a 6 quart slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, combine both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples; stir.
3. Cook on Low for about 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.