Crockpot Yogurt

After a few attempts, I think I finally figured it out. Homemade yogurt that is thick and creamy!

Ingredients
1/2 gallon whole milk (NOT ultra-pasteurized)
1 pkg unflavored gelatin
sweetener to taste (I use less than 1/4 cup sugar)
1 individual size plain yogurt with active cultures

Directions
Pour milk into crockpot. Add gelatin and sweetener. Mix gently.
Turn crockpot on low for about 2.5 hours
Turn crockpot off and let sit for about 3 hours
Mix in plain yogurt (you can reserve 1/2 cup of homemade stuff for about 5-7 times before having to use store-bought again).
Turn crockpot on warm for about 10 minutes.
Turn off crockpot and wrap with thick blanket or towel to insulate.
Let sit undisturbed for at least 8 hours (the longer it sits, the more tart it becomes)
- Sometimes I turn the pot on low for five minutes every 2-3 hours if the house is cold to maintain the temp)
Pour/ladle into containers and put into refrigerator.

The yogurt is great mixed with granola or fresh/frozen fruit. It will last 7-10 days in refrigerator. I saved large yogurt containers to use.