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Crock Pot Apple Butter

Experience the warm aroma of homemade apple butter with this easy slow-cooked recipe, perfect for spreading on bread or pancakes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert, Snack, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6-8 medium medium apples (like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp) Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by washing, peeling, and coring the apples. Cut them into small chunks and place them in the Crock Pot.
Cooking
  1. Sprinkle in the sugar, spices, lemon juice, and salt. Stir everything together to coat the apples evenly.
  2. Cover the Crock Pot and set it on low for 8-10 hours, or until the apples are soft and the mixture has darkened significantly.
Finalizing
  1. Once cooked, use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture to a stand blender in batches.
  2. If you want to preserve your apple butter, pour it into sterilized jars while hot, seal them tightly, and process in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.
  3. Allow the jars to cool completely before labeling and storing them. Store your apple butter in the refrigerator or a cool pantry.

Notes

Apple butter can be served with warm biscuits, pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, or added to oatmeal and yogurt for a sweet twist. Store in clean, airtight jars for up to a week, freeze for several months, or can for long-term storage.