Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slice apples into about 1/2 inch thick pieces (peeling optional as per your preference) and place them in the bowl of the slow cooker. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, orange juice, and molasses. Toss together so that all of the apples are coated. 5 lbs Apples 2 cups Brown Sugar 1 tbsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Nutmeg 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves 2 tbsp Orange Juice 1 1/2 tbsp Molasses
Set slow cooker to low and cover with the lid. Cook for 10 hours, until desired texture is reached.
Carefully pour apple butter into a blender (be careful, it'll be very hot!) OR use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Place back in the slow cooker. Set slow cooker to high and leave the lid off.
In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour mixture into the apple butter and stir. Continue to cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally so that the bottom doesn't burn. The longer it cooks, the thicker it'll be come so you can cook until it's at your desired consistency. 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract 2 tbsp Water
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow it to cool completely and store in an airtight container. 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract