Apple Butter – Crock Pot and Slow Cooker

3 qt Unsweetened Applesauce

2 lb Granulated Sugar

1 lb Brown Sugar

3/4 c Apple Cider

———————————–SPICES———————————– 1/2 t Nutmeg

1/4 t Allspice

3/4 t Cloves

3 t Cinnamon

The thicker skinned, late Summer and Fall apples produce a grainier texture that’s best for applesauce. Stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325 deg F.) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add spices. Return to oven and cook 1 hour more. Apple butter requires long, slow cooking. (Can also be made in a crockpot.)