Slow Cooker Apple Butter

It’s so simple to make in the slow cooker, and with just a few ingredients, you’ll have a rich, velvety spread that captures all the best flavors of fall.

Prep Time40

Cook Time12

Total Time12 40

Course: Condiment, jam, Jellies, Preserves

Cuisine: Amercian

Keyword: apple butter, jam, preserves

Servings: pints

Calories: 24kcal

Ingredients

44 med apples (approx. 12-pounds)
1 cup brown sugar packed
2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp ground cloves

Instructions

Peel, remove the cores, and chop all 44 apples.
Place the prepared apples into the slow cooker along with all the other ingredients. Give them a gentle toss to make sure everything is nicely mixed together.
Set the slow cooker to low and let the apples cook for 10 to 12 hours, or until they’re soft enough to mash with ease.
Using an immersion blender, blender, or food processor, puree the apples until smooth. If you’re using a blender or a smaller processor, you may need to work in batches to get it all done.
Transfer the pureed apples into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator or freezer. Alternatively, you can preserve them by processing in a hot water bath (instructions below) for shelf-stable apple butter that lasts up to two years.

Notes

*The Nutritional Facts that have been calculated on this recipe are only estimates.

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