Step 1

Place peeled and chopped apples in the base of a 6 quart slow cooker. Stir in the spices.

Step 2

Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours. You may want to stir it partway through (only once).

Step 3

After cooking through, blend it until smooth using an immersion blender. Alternatively you can work in batches and carefully puree the apple butter in a stand blender.

Step 4

Cool and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You may freeze for up to 6 months; make sure to leave lids ajar and to leave space for expansion if you are freezing right in the jars.