All Day Apple Butter

5 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
4 cups granulated sugar substitute
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Place the apples in a crock pot.

In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples in the crock pot and mix well.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.

Reduce heat to LOW and cook for 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.

Uncover and continue cooking on LOW for 1 hour. Stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.

Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

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