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.
Equipment
- 1 6 qt. slow cooker
- 1 immersion blender
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
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.
Nutrition
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
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