I found a winner. This one sounds too good not to try.
Crockpot Caramel Apple Butter
Recipe By :Cookin' Dad at recipegoldmine.com
Categories : Crockpot, Fruit, Jams/Jellies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds Apples -- cored and sliced
2 cups Granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
21 Kraft caramels -- unwrapped
Cook apples until tender and run through a food mill. Place 7 cups of puree in crockpot with about 2 cups of white sugar to taste depending upon the variety of apples used. For a large crock, you can double this.
Cook the pulp down to a butter consistency (about 3 to 4 hours). Stir in ginger, cloves, cinnamon and caramels. Check the temperature. I like to get it up to 165ºF, but the minimum is 140ºF. If your crock does not get hot enough, transfer it to a pan and heat it on the stove.
Can leaving 1/2" head space and water bath - pints for 10 minutes and 1/2 pints for 5 minutes. Hide the finished product from the salivating hordes that will be pounding down your door.