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Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups

Description

This Slow Cooker Apple Butter recipe is a deliciously smooth and spiced spread made from fresh apples cooked low and slow. Perfect for breakfast toast, desserts, or as a flavorful condiment, it combines the natural sweetness of Gala or Honeycrisp apples with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, it allows for hands-off cooking and easy preparation.

Ingredients

Apples

  • 5 lbs fresh apples (Gala or Honeycrisp), cored and chopped into ½ inch pieces

Spices and Sweeteners

  • 1 ⅔ cups brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples and Spices: Add the chopped apples to your slow cooker. Then add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Toss everything together to combine the flavors evenly.
  2. Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook the apple mixture on low heat for 10 hours. This long, slow cooking process softens the apples and melds the spices for a deep, rich flavor.
  3. Blend to Smoothness: Using an immersion blender, blend the cooked apples in the slow cooker for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes silky and smooth. Then leave the slow cooker uncovered and continue to cook on low for an additional 2 hours to thicken the apple butter.
  4. Add Vanilla and Store: Stir in the vanilla extract for added depth of flavor. Transfer the apple butter to a mason jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use sweet and crisp apple varieties like Gala or Honeycrisp.
  • You can adjust the spices slightly to suit your taste preferences.
  • The apple butter can be refrigerated or frozen to extend shelf life.
  • Ensure apples are chopped into uniform pieces to cook evenly.
  • An immersion blender makes blending easy without mess; alternatively, use a standard blender in batches but be cautious with hot mixtures.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 hours
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/slow-cooker-apple-butter-recipe/