All-Day Apple Butter

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cover and cook on high 1 hour.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.

Step 4

Uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. Stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.

Step 5

Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.