Crock Pot Apple Butter

• 12 medium granny smith apples, peeled cored and cut into fourths (or use your favorite cooking apples)
• 1 12 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 12 cup natural apple cider
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 12 teaspoon ground cloves

1. Mix all ingredients in 5-6 quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-10 hours or until apples are very tender.
3. Mash apples with potato masher or large fork.
4. Cook uncovered on low heat setting 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally until mixture is very thick.
5. Cook about 2 hours.
6. Spoon apple butter into container.
7. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

apples, brown sugar, natural apple cider, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, ground nutmeg, ground cloves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-apple-butter-236359 (may not work)