Cinnamon Candy Apple Butter in the Crockpot.

Yes, I have been going a bit overboard with the apples lately......I admit.  But they are so good,  so good for you, and I was Blessed with so many this year! This is probably my last posting on the subject.....well maybe.....we'll see.

Anyway.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Candy Apple Butter in the Crock Pot:

5 pounds of cooking apples, I used Golden Delicious
1 1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. Red Hot Candies. or Cinnamon Imperials
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/8 t. cloves
1/4 t. ginger
2 C. apple juice
1 t. vanilla

Peel and core the apples and turn the slow cooker on high, add the apple juice, then the apples, sugar, and spices.   Cover and cook for about 1/12 hours.  Stir well and reduce the heat to low.  With the lid set ajar continue to cook for 7-9-hours.  Add the red hots and the vanilla and stir well.  When the candy has melted use a stick blender to even up the consistency or process in food processor or blender a batch at a time.

Fill sterile jars leaving 1/4" head space and wipe the rims well with a clean damp cloth.  Lower into boiling water bath and process for 10 minutes after returning to a boil.  Cool and check to be sure the jars have sealed.  Store in a cool dry place for up to one year.  Yield 6 half pints.