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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

A sweet, rich, caramelized spread, Slow Cooker Apple Butter is perfect on toast and pancakes, easy to make, and great for gifts.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Calories 38 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 6.5 pounds whole apples No need to peel them.
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  • Core and dice the apples into small 1" cubes—no need to peel them!
  • Combine the apples, both sugars, and all the spices in the slow cooker; stir to coat.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 10 hours, stirring once halfway through, until the apples are tender and dark brown.
  • When done, remove the lid and stir in the vanilla.
  • Using a handheld immersion blender, puree the apples until completely smooth and no chunks are left.
  • Now keep the lid off, switch to high heat, and continue to cook for another 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened and desired consistency is reached.
  • Spoon into clean glass jars, let cool completely, then fasten with the lids.
  • Use as desired or store for later.

Notes

No need to peel the apples, saving time and preserving nutrition. Can replace spices with apple pie spice. Ensure to blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword apple butter in slow cooker, crock pot apple butter, homemade apple butter
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