Description
This Slow Cooker Apple Butter recipe creates a rich and flavorful spread made by slowly cooking apples until they become soft and caramelized The result is a smooth and thick buttery apple mixture that is perfect for spreading on toast muffins or adding to desserts This easy recipe allows the natural sweetness and spices to deepen over time providing a warm and comforting treat that captures the essence of fall and homemade goodness
Ingredients
From 5 lbs. apples, any variety works fine (gala is a good choice)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 dashes salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples.
Place the apples in the slow cooker. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours or on LOW for 8-10 hours.
Once the apples are cooked, transfer them along with any liquid to a blender. Cover the blender with the lid and place a towel over it to prevent burns in case the lid comes off. Hold the lid securely and pulse for about a minute until the mixture is very smooth.
Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the apples until smooth.
Notes
Slow Cooker Apple Butter develops deeper flavor if cooked low and slow avoid opening the lid frequently to maintain heat and moisture stir occasionally to prevent sticking and burning use a cloth under the lid to absorb condensation for thicker texture
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 300
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 445