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Step 1
Slice apples and heap them into a six quart slow cooker.
Step 2
Add 1/2 cup water and set to low.
Step 3
Cook until apples are tender and can be easily pressed into sauce. On low, this will take 4-6 hours. On high, it should only take 2-3 hours.
Step 4
Puree softened apples into a smooth puree (it shouldn't be necessary to peel).
Step 5
Return to puree to slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours with the lid set slightly ajar so that it can vent.
Step 6
Add 1/2 cup sugar, spices and lemon zest/juice. Taste and add more spices and sugar, if necessary.
Step 7
Funnel hot apple butter into prepared jars.
Step 8
Apply lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes.
Step 9
When time is up, remove jars from canner and let cool on a folded kitchen towel.