Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Make this delicious slow cooker apple butter using this simple recipe.

Serves: 3-4 cups

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 3-5 hours

Total:  3-5 hours, 10 min

Ingredients

5 1/2 lbs apples, a mix of sweet and tart
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (optional)
maple syrup, to taste
pinch of salt

Directions

1. Wash and core apples and cut into wedges.
2. Place in the slow cooker, cover and cook for 3 hours on high. Stir occasionally to avoid apples from sticking to the sides and bottom.
3. Mash apples with a masher or spoon and allow to cool a bit. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
4. Blend until very smooth.
5. Return to slow cooker and cook on high for another 45-75 minutes with the lid off. This will allow the apple butter to reduce to desired thickness.  Note that as the apple butter cools it will also thicken slightly.
6. Stir in cinnamon, salt, lemon juice and maple syrup to taste.

Recipe from ohsheglows.com