No Sugar Added Crockpot Apple Butter

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   This recipe typically yields between 4 and 6 cups of apple butter, depending on the size of your apples. Use a crockpot or slow cooker with at least a 3 quart capacity.

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   Core apples and cube them into 1 inch chunks. Leave the skin on. Add cubed apples to the crockpot, followed by the rest of the ingredients. Stir a few times to coat the apples evenly with the liquid and spices.

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   Cover the crockpot and cook apples on low for 12 hours or overnight. The apples should be very soft and a dark brown color when they're ready. When done, turn off the crockpot and allow the apple mixture to cool for about an hour.

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   Pour cooled apples and liquid into a blender (or use an immersion blender for this step). Blend until mixture is completely smooth. Let the apple butter cool completely and then store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Or feel free to can the apple butter for later use or to be given as gifts. If you do this, follow standard and approved canning practices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.