Crockpot Apple Butter

Pictured: toast topped with cream cheese and apple butter.

Original recipe from All Recipes.

No special tools needed for this yummy treat--just one big slow cooker.  :)

Ingredients:

• 5 1/2 lbs apples, peeled, cored, chopped (or 3 lbs plain applesauce)
• 2 c sugar, or to taste
• 2 t cinnamon
• 1/4 cloves
• 1/4 salt

Directions:

1. Dump all ingredients in slow cooker and cook, covered, on high 1 hour.
2. Reduce to low and cook, still covered, 9-11 hours.
3. Remove lid and cook an hour longer until desired consistency is reached.  Use a wire whisk to smooth out lumps.
4. Refrigerate or freeze.  Serve over bread and toast or mix into yogurt or ice cream.