Slow Cooker Apple Butter

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 12 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and quartered
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 c. apple juice
• 1 Tb. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 4 1/2 pt. freezer-safe plastic containers and lids, sterilized

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours, or until apples are very tender. Mash apples with potato masher or fork. Cook, uncovered, on low setting for one to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very thick. Cool about 2 hours. Spoon into sterized containers, leaving 1/2" headspace; secure lids and freeze. Thaw in refrigerator before using. Makes 4 containers.