CROCKPOT APPLEBUTTER 
12-14 tart apples (Jonathan, Melrose, etc.)
2 c. cider
Sugar
Cinnamon
Cloves
Allspice

Wash and core apples (do not peel). Combine apples and cider in a lightly oiled crockpot. Cook on low for 10-18 hours. (Or on high for 2-5 hours.)

Process the apples with a food mill. Measure the applesauce and return to the crockpot. For each pint of cooked fruit, add:

3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

This is lightly seasoned. Add more to suit your taste.

Cover and cook on high for three hours. Remove the cover and cook an additional three hours to cook down. Stir gently every two hours. Can and seal.

 

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