A delightful and easy-to-make spiced apple spread, perfect for toast or as a topping.
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.
Use a mix of apple varieties for a more complex flavor.
Place the chopped apples into the slow cooker and add the apple cider vinegar.
Ensure the apples are evenly coated with the vinegar for uniform cooking.
Cook on low heat for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stirring prevents the apples from sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves to the cooked apples.
Adjust the sugar and spices to taste at this stage.
Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender.
Blend in batches if necessary to avoid overfilling the blender.
Return the blended mixture to the slow cooker and cook on low for an additional 2 hours.
This step thickens the spread to the desired consistency.
Transfer the spiced apple spread into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
Ensure the jars are properly sterilized to extend the shelf life of the spread.
Allow the jars to cool before storing in the refrigerator.
Label the jars with the date for easy tracking of freshness.
