Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Apple Cider
• 8 Apples (cored, peeled and chopped)
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Dash of Salt

Directions

1. Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray; set aside
2. Peel, core and chop the apples
3. Place half of the apples and 1/2 cup of cider into a high powder blender; blend for 10-15 seconds; increase speed and blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth; transfer the mixture into the slow cooker
4. Repeat with the remaining apples and cider; add the apple mixture to the crockpot
5. Stir in sugar and spices; cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low until the mixture is dark brown
6. Taste and adjust for sugar; freeze or add to mason jars that can be stored in fridge for 2 weeks
7. Options to serve apple butter on: pancakes, bread, pork chops, and ham