Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: peel and slice enough apples until you fill your crock pot. add 2 tablespoons of water to the pot to prevent sticking. cook approximately 24-36 hours on low, stirring occasionally during the day. to cut cooking time, cook on high during the day, but reduce temperature to low over night. after the first day of cooking, add sugar to taste, approximately 2-1/2 to 3-cups. continue to cook until thick and glossy. stir in seasonings and cook for another hour. ladle hot into jelly jars. seal and put in 10-min. water bath. note: stayman apples are great to make apple butter, but any apple will do. and you can combine sweet and tart apples.

Target recipe: the thicker skinned, late summer and fall apples produce a grainier texture that's best for applesauce. stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325 deg f.) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. add spices. return to oven and cook 1 hour more. apple butter requires long, slow cooking. (can also be made in a crockpot.)