Apple Butter (Slow Cooker)

By J. Gagliardi

Ingredients

• 5 Lbs Gala Apples
• 1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
• 1/2 TSP Salt
• 1 Cinnamon Stick

Preparation

Step 1

Peel, core and slice apples. In food processor, grate apples (in batches, if needed). Place in slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, salt and cinnamon stick.
2 Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours.
3 Remove and reserve cinnamon stick. In food processor, puree apple mixture (in batches, if needed) until smooth. Return to slow cooker with cinnamon stick.
4 Cook uncovered on High heat setting 4 hours longer, stirring occasionally.
5 Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Cool completely. Transfer butter to jars; seal tightly. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.