Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter Recipe
A warm, comforting autumn slow-cooker recipe that fills your home with the wonderful aroma of apples & spice. Makes 2-3 quarts.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 11 hours hrs
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, American Southern, German
Servings 25
Calories 110 kcal
1 6 qt. slow cooker
1 immersion blender
- 5.5 lbs. Gala apples peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Place apples in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples and stir until well combined.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and turn the heat on low. Cook for 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove lid and use an immersion blender to puree apples until completely smooth. (If you don't have an immersion blender, place mixture in a blender, puree, and return mixture to slow cooker.)
Continue cooking uncovered on low, stirring occasionally, for an additional 1-2 hours until desired consistency is reached. Apple butter will continue to thicken upon cooling.
Transfer to an airtight container or individual airtight containers. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Storage
Store in airtight container or in sealed jars in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Variations
- Add ¼ teaspoon allspice for additional spice.
- Add ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for fall flavor.
- Use a tablespoon of Bourbon in place of the vanilla for added depth.
Serving: 2TbsCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.2mg