Wash, peel, core & chop apples.

Combine apples, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, cloves and salt; mix well.

Place in crock pot, cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Decrease heat to low; cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Remove the lid and cook for one more hour, stirring occasionally, until apple butter reaches desired thickness.

Whisk or blend in a high-speed blender until smooth.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 1 week.