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A glass jar of applesauce sits on a table with fresh red apples, cinnamon sticks, and a stack of cutlery on a napkin in the background, perfect for pairing with homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter.
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe

An old fashioned sweet condiment becomes a late summer and early autumn treasure. Slow Cooker Apple Butter couldn't be easier.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 10 large apples peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Cut apples into 1-inch chunks and place in a 6-quart slow cooker along with the granulated sugar. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
  • Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar, cinammon, cloves, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on LOW until the apples are soft, about 4 hours.
  • Using an immersion blender or stand blender, process the apple mixture until smooth. If you're using a blender, secure the lid, remove center piece to allow steam to escape. Then place a clean towel over the opening and blend until smooth.
  • Cool completely and refrigerate in air-tight containers for up to 1 month.

Notes

  1. How to Serve: Apple butter is wonderful served on toast or English muffins, as a condiment to chicken or pork, or even on deli sandwiches. Try it with your next turkey sandwich!
  2. Apples: I love to use a combination of apples that include; Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Gala.
  3. Making Apple Butter Overnight: Place all the ingredients into a 6-quart slow cooker, cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours, or overnight. It's a wonderful aroma to wake up to. After 10 hours on LOW, uncover and stir. Cook until the apples are very tender and the mixture has thickened and becomes dark brown. Process the apple mixture with a blender or immersion blender until smooth. Cool before refrigerating or freezing in air-tight containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg