1
Place the apples in a slow cooker.
2
In a medium bowl, combine sweeteners, cinnamon, nutmeg cloves and salt.
3
Pour the mixture over the apples and mix well.
4
Cook in slow cooker on low for about 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
5
Uncover, stir in vanilla and continue cooking uncovered on low for about 2 hours.
6
Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.
7
Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze.
8
Serve on breads, muffins, pork chops or just eat it with a spoon.
Notes:
- You can use any combination of apple varieties for this recipe.
- The sweeteners listed are equal to about 2 cups of sugar. If subbing with sugar 1 cup granulated white sugar and 1 cup dark brown sugar.
- The sweetness of your apples will depend on how much sweetener you will need to add. Adjust according to your apples and preferences.
- I have not canned this recipe.