Start with 5-1/2 lbs. of apples (they taste even better when a friend gives them to you!) Feel free to mix and match.Next, peel and finely chop the apples, putting them in a large bowl. Try to find an assistant as lovely as mine!
Combine 3 cups sugar, 2-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Pour over apples and mix well.
Place in greased crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Decrease heat to low; cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until thickened and dark brown, stirring occasionally.Uncover and cook on low for 1 hour longer. If desired, whisk until smooth. Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Cover and freeze.
~from Recipezaar
***Update: We made more of this yesterday and took the advice of my dear friend, Nicole, letting it simmer overnight. The consistency was perfect!
Can you mail it????? I can almost smell the Apple Butter. Wish I lived closer to you.
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Thanks for the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteyour assistant is lovely...I don't think any one can match it!
Love you! Fiddlin Girl