Step 1

Peel, core and dice apple into bits

Step 2

Place apples in crock pot.

Step 3

Cover and cook on high for about 3-4 hours or until apples are soft enough to mash.

Step 4

Mash apples with a potato masher until it is the consistency of applesauce.

Step 5

Stir in brown sugar and white sugar (a little at a time, since you may not need all of it depending on how sweet your apples are)

Step 6

Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. (taste and adjust to your liking. It should be quite sweet since this will be a spread)

Step 7

Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Stir, remove the lid a little so that steam can escape and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until the liquid is absorbed and the apple butter passes the done test (see note)

Step 9

Cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge.