Instructions: Place apples and water in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 10 hours.

Add the sugar and spices. Continue cooking on low for 8 more hours. Remove the lid from the slow cooker and cook for another hour, or until the apple butter reaches the desired consistency.

Spoon into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and store in the refrigerator.

(Makes 5 pints)

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