For a crowd.

2 bags of Gala apples (18-20) 1.5 sticks of unsalted butter 1/2 cup of dried or fresh cranberries 1/3 cup each of brown sugar and regular sugar (Splenda works too) 1/4 cup of honey 2 tablespoons of apple pie spice 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Core and chop the apples (peel if desired) and toss them and the rest of the ingredients in the crock pot. Cook for several hours on low, stirring occasionally.