Directions: |
Directions:1) Core and slice apples, dumping the slices and the peels into the crockpot as you go. Stop prepping apples when the crockpot is full. (save the remaining apples for later - you will add when the apples cook down).
2) Add 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. allspice, 1/2 tsp. cloves, and 2 cups of sugar. Mix well and put the crockpot on low for 10 hours.
FEEL FREE TO STIR WHEN YOU WALK BY! JUST LOVE THE EASINESS OF THIS RECIPE.
3) After 10 hours, core and slice more apples to fill the crockpot. Dump the new apple slices and peels into what's already cooked down. Mix well. Cook another 10 hours on low. Don't add extra seasoning yet. (UP TO 20 HOURS RIGHT NOW)
4) Repeat the process of adding more apples, mix, set the crockpot on low for another 10 hours. (UP TO 30 HOURS RIGHT NOW)
5) Taste test your apple butter and add more cinnamon, allspice, cloves and sugar to your taste. (I added only a 1/2 cup more on the sugar as well as the other spices; the extra sugar depends on how sweet your apples are). ADD APPLES AND COOK ONE MORE TIME 10 HOURS). (UP TO 40 HOURS FOR MY APPLE BUTTER)
6) After it's gone a good 30-40 hours, use an immersion blender to puree it. (NO IMMERSION BLENDER - THEN USE A REGULAR BLENDER AND DO IN BATCHES).
7) Continue cooking until it's the thickness that you want.
NOTE: If it's not cooking down enough vent the lid a little. If it gets to thick, add some water or apple juice.
CANNING: WATER BATH METHOD: Use clean hot jars boiled in water, wash your lids and rings and keep in warm water on the side, pour in mason jar leaving 1/4 inch headspace from the top of the jar. Clean the rim of the jar and put warm lid and ring on the jar. Once all the jars are filled put into water bath canner (big stock pot with hot water). Let the water come to a boil with jars and START TIMING. For pint size jars it will be 10 minutes for processing). Once this has completed turn off the stove and let it sit for a few minutes before removing. Put the processed jars on a kitchen towel and cover and let them rest for 24 hours. Now you can date, label the contents and store on your shelf. THAT'S IT SUPER EASY! |
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