apple butter

i am still working my way through the apple butter i made during the fall after our lovely apple picking trip. we got so excited about all the apples we picked more than we could ever eat.  i've been using the apple butter for so many different things. from breads to cooking it with meats to straight out of the jar. it wasn't difficult to make but it absolutely a weekend project.

crockpot apple butter

Makes a little more than 1 pint
1 dozen apples, peeled, cored, cubed
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon All Spice

peel, core, and chop a dozen apples.
toss the apples in the sugar and spices. put everything in the Crockpot, then cook on low overnight.
after a few more hours on low, about two or so, turn the crockpot to high and prop the lid open for about 4 hours or so. the mixture will cook down and thicken.
if you want you can smooth it down further in a blender. it's not required but depends on your taste. pour whats left into clean canning jars and enjoy now or later. or both.