I amde this recipe and it is a little sweet. I used tart apples, but it is really sweet. Next time I will cut the sugar amount to maybe 4-1/2 cups.

If you use a "stick mixer" like they use for mixing cocktails and such, your apple butter will bcome smooth as . . . well, BUTTER! You may want to let the butter cool a little before sticking the mixer in the crockpot. I have no problem using the mixer in the hot butter, but you'll want to check, just in case. A stick mixer also works well if you're making pear or pumpkin or any kind of "butter."

BTW, I rated this a 3 because I prefer to use a little warm apple juice in the cooker when I first add the apples to the crockpot. Warming the juice helps get the crockpot get hot more quickly.

I made this my family loved it I have made this recipe a few times and my grandmother demands that I make this for her...

I love this recipe. It is simple and very good. I usually add a little extra cloves to mine.

I've made his twice now, it's very easy and very good too. I gave a few pints out to family and friends. They all loved it. This is a must have to keep recipe.

I make crockpot apple butter. But do not peel the apples. Cut and core apples (do not peel), cut out bad spots. Put apples 1/2 cup orange juice and 8 ounces of red hot candies in crockpot and cook 6-8 hrs. Run through food processor and return to crockpot. Add sugar spices of choice, and cook until thick. Put in jars and seal. Delicious

Great recipe.. I dont peel my apples, there is alot of flavor in them. and I did cut the sugar back to 4 cups. After 6 hours I put it through the food processor and then back in the crock for 1-2 hours.. it makes a smooth nice apple butter

The first time I made this recipe I found it way too sweet. Since then, I have made it using half the amount of sugar (3 cups), and it comes out great!! I've made it quite a few time now. Always a hit!