Recipes Apple Butter

Ingredients 

12 medium Granny Smith or other cooking apples, peeled and cut into fourths 

1 teaspoon ground allspice 

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar 

½ teaspoon ground cloves 

½ cup apple juice 

Directions 

1 Mix all ingredients in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. 

2 Cover and cook on a low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until apples are very tender. 

3 Mash apples with a potato masher or large fork. 

4 Cook uncovered on a low heat setting 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very thick. Cool for about 2 hours. 

5 Spoon apple butter into a container. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.