This tasty apple butter is a real slow cooker, but well worth the wait. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, the amount of sugar may be adjusted to taste.

5 1/2 pounds apples – peeled, cored and Finely chopped
4 cups white sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

2.Cover and cook on high 1 hour.

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

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

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