Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe

A jar of thick, brown apple butter with a spoon scooping some out.

Author: Jessica Haggard

Homemade apple butter is a fall essential you won’t want to miss. It’s perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving feasts, or cozy mornings at home. With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, you’ll get a smooth, velvety, out-of-this-world delicious spread to enjoy throughout the season!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 12 15

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings (2-tablespoon) servings

Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients

5 pounds red apples peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1 cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Add the prepared apples to the crockpot of the slow cooker.
Mix the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl. Sprinkle it evenly over the apples.
Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours. Stir occasionally.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered on LOW for another 2 hours.
Use an immersion blender to puree smooth.
Serve warm or cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

Use fresh ground spices for the best flavor. Warm spices can lose their potency over time, so fresher spices will give you the best taste.
Taste as you go! Lessen the sugar if you want it less sweet, or add more if the apples are on the tart side.
To prevent the apple butter from sticking to the bottom of the pot, give it a stir every now and then. The longer it cooks, the more natural juice escapes and prevents sticking.
Apple butter is usually smooth and spreadable, but you can leave it slightly chunky if that is your preferred texture.
If your apple butter tastes a bit flat, adding a splash of lemon juice at the end can brighten the flavors and balance out the sweetness.

Serve: Spread apple butter on toast, crusty bread, or biscuits, swirl it into your oatmeal, or top pancakes or waffles for a filling breakfast. Enjoy with muffins or crepes, mix into vanilla ice cream or yogurt, or add it to your grilled cheese sandwich for a hearty snack. Serve apple butter with crackers and an assortment of cheeses for parties.

Store: Cool apple butter completely and transfer into an airtight container or jars with a tight lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen apple butter in the refrigerator overnight before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

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