Crockpot Apple Butter Using Applesauce

If you'd like to try your hand at making your own apple butter, but the needed time for peeling and chopping all those apples, just isn't going to happen, then try this easy recipe as a great one to start with.  It's perfect for making homemade holiday gifts as well.

Crockpot Apple Butter:

Ingredients:

7 cups applesauce

2 cups apple cider

1 1/2 cups honey

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. cloves (optional)

1/2 tsp. allspice

Directions:

In a crock pot mix all ingredients.  cover and cook on low 14-15 hours, or until mixture is a deep brown.

Spoon hot apple butter into hot half pint or pint jars and seal. Process for 10 minutes in a water bath canner.