Apple butter is the perfect spread for just about anything you desire. Toast, muffins, pancakes, waffles, etc. You can also use it in baking. (Apple Butter Bread) It is so easy to make in a slow cooker you will never buy it from the store again.
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Peel, core, and slice the apples. (I used an equal mix of gala and granny smith apples) Place the apples in the slow cooker, dump the seasonings on top and give it a thorough mixing.
Cook on low for 15 hours. Remove the lid and cook for another 2 hours until your desired thickness and color. Add the vanilla, use an immersion blender to puree until smooth and place in containers.
This year I decided to water bath the jars. I have frozen it in mason jars in previous years and that works just fine. Either way, it’s your choice.
See simplycanning for canning in a water bath. This also worked perfectly! I was very proud of my first canning project. (pats self on the back) I have an 8qt pressure cooker that I used for this project. I didn’t pressure can them I just used the pot for the large capacity. You don’t want your jars to touch during the process.
Like I said freezing also works. Just leave some room at the top of the jar for expansion and allow to cool completely before freezing. Now make some homemade biscuits and enjoy!
- 6 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar (I used 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed (I used 3/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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Place the apples in a slow cooker.
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In a medium bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg cloves, and salt.
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Pour the mixture over the apples and mix well.
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Cook in slow cooker on low for about 15 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is dark brown and starting to thicken.
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Uncover, stir in vanilla and continue cooking uncovered on low for about 2 hours, to remove most of the moisture. (you want a dark brown, thick mixture)
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Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.
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Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze.
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Serve on slices of bread, muffins, pork chops or just eat it with a spoon.
The amount of sugar will depend on the sweetness of your apples. I only used 3/4 cup white sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar.
Adapted from mybakingaddiction
Comments
Carlee Scharnhorst
November 6, 2015Yummy! i have never made my own apple butter, I really need to fix that!
DSTR
November 6, 2015I hope you try it! It’s so easy and oh so delicious. Thank you.
Kim from Sunflower Supper Club
November 12, 2015I have always wanted to make Apple Butter, but have never tried it. I love that this is done in the slow cooker. I have pinned and printed this to make soon. I’m thinking Christmas gifts for neighbors. Thanks for linking it to the Weekend Potluck!
DSTR
November 13, 2015Thank you! It will make great gifts I share my and they bring the jars back asking for more.
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DSTR
November 13, 2015Thank you!
Emily Benson
November 13, 2015I love how yummy and easy this sounds! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Part. Emily from thebensonstreet.com
DSTR
November 14, 2015Thanks for hosting Emily!
Betty
November 20, 2015Thanks for sharing this on Paula’s No rules Weekend Blog. I love apple butter. I will have to try this recipe. Sounds really simple.
DSTR
November 20, 2015Thank you for hosting!