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Apple Butter

Ingredients

  • 2 3-lb bags of gala apples, or your choice of apples
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 t. ground cinnamon
  • 1 t. ground nutmeg
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. You will need a large 6-quart Crockpot for this recipe...and preferably an oval-shaped for even heating.

  2. Wash, peel and slice apples into the Crockpot. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the apples, being careful to remove any seeds, and gently toss.

  3. Pour sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg over apples; toss gently to combine ingredients.

  4. Place lid on Crockpot and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, stirring 2 -3 times.

  5. When apples are cooked and soft, smash with a potato masher or an immersion blender for your desired consistency.

  6. Store in refrigerator, or freezer. You may also place in small jelly jars and process in a hot water bath to can/preserve.