Description
This Crockpot Apple Butter recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of fall. Made with a mix of sweet and tart apples, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla, this homemade apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or using in various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6 pounds apples (peeled, cored, and sliced – use a mix of sweet and tart varieties like Fuji and Granny Smith)
Sugar and Spices:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Place the sliced apples in a large crockpot.
- Mix Sugar and Spices: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Sprinkle over the apples and stir to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and dark brown.
- Blend: Uncover, stir in vanilla extract, and puree the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Thicken: Cook uncovered on low for an additional 1–2 hours until desired consistency is reached.
- Cool and Store: Let cool, then transfer to jars for storage.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of your apples.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- This apple butter is versatile and complements various dishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
