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Crock-Pot Apple Butter

Deliciously Easy Crock-Pot Apple Butter for Cozy Mornings

Enjoy the heartwarming flavors of Crock-Pot Apple Butter, perfect for spreading on toast or pancakes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 lbs Apples Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp varieties
  • 3 cups Sugar Can use brown sugar for richer taste
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Adjust to taste; nutmeg or allspice can be mixed in
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative
Optional Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for added flavor
  • to taste Nutmeg or Ginger Add for additional flavor complexity

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crock-Pot Apple Butter
  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and roughly chop about 6 lbs of apples. Place them into the crockpot.
  2. Add Ingredients: Sprinkle 3 cups of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt over the apples. Mix well.
  3. Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it to HIGH. Cook for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Simmer until Thickened: Remove lid, reduce heat to LOW, and cook for another 8-10 hours.
  5. Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
  6. Canning: Transfer the apple butter into sterilized jars while warm, and seal according to canning techniques.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 24gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate after opening.

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