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Simple and Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter Recipe

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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 pints 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious homemade crockpot apple butter recipe that transforms tart apples into a smooth, flavorful spread perfect for toast, biscuits, and pancakes. Using tart apples and warm spices, this easy slow-cooked apple butter is perfect for the holiday season or any time you want a comforting, spiced fruit spread.

Ingredients

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Apples

  • 5 lbs tart apples (e.g., Jonagold, Jazz, Granny Smith)

Spices and Sugars

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup raw sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Core, peel, and slice approximately 5 pounds of tart apples. Using an apple corer can save time and effort during this step. Place the prepared apples into the crockpot.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add brown sugar, raw sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract to the apples in the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to coat all apple slices evenly.
  3. Slow Cook Apples: Cook the apple mixture on low heat for about 10 hours in the crockpot. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. For the last 3 hours, remove the crockpot lid to allow moisture to evaporate and the mixture to thicken.
  4. Blend to Smoothness: After cooking, use an immersion blender to puree the apple mixture until smooth and creamy, achieving the desired apple butter consistency.
  5. Store and Enjoy: Transfer the apple butter to jars or containers. It can be refrigerated and used within 7 days, frozen for longer storage, or canned using a water bath process for shelf stability.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Jonagold for the best flavor.
  • An immersion blender simplifies achieving a smooth texture.
  • Removing the lid near the end of cooking helps thicken the apple butter by evaporating excess moisture.
  • You can reduce the sugar amounts if using sweeter apples without sacrificing taste.
  • Apple butter can be canned safely with a 10-minute water bath at sea level, similar to apple sauce.
  • 5 pounds of apples yields approximately 4 pints of apple butter.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 hours
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple butter, crockpot apple butter, homemade apple butter, slow cooker apple butter, spiced apple spread

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