1
Wash, core, peel and slice the apples.
2
Add the apples to a large slow cooker.
3
Add the sugars, spices. lemon juice, and vanilla to the apples and stir well.
4
Set the slow cooker to low and cook 6 hours undisturbed. The apples will cook down significantly.
5
Once the 6 hours are up, use an emulsion blender to break down the apples and attain the texture you are looking for.
6
Once the apple butter is nice and smooth, allow it to cool before spooning it into storage containers. If you are freezing it, be sure to leave allowance in containers before sealing them.
7
Serve the apple butter spread on toast, biscuits, pancakes, or anyway you like.
