Saturday, October 6, 2007

Apple Butter in the Crock Pot (originally from Cooks.com)

Here's my memory of it (the recipe elves seem to have both removed it from my house and Cooks.com).

14 c diced baking apples (about 10-12 large ones - tart are best)
3 c sugar
2 c cider or apple juice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves

Throw the apples, sugar and cider into the crock pot and cook for 10 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Then, puree the apples, add the spices and cook on high for 1 hour. Uncover the crock pot if you want it thicker (I used the cover and we will likely use it for waffle syrup too). It will keep for a few weeks in the fridge. Otherwise, put it in 1/2 pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace, and put in a water bath for 10 minutes. Yummmyyy...

Another option that looks good (I haven't tried it) is: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_256,00.html

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