Description

This Crockpot Apple Butter is a delightful treat made with fresh apples, sugar, and spices. With its easy prep and rich flavor, it’s perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.

Ingredients

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3 lb (1400g) apples (fuji, gala, honeycrisp, red delicious or similar)
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Slice and core the apples, optionally peeling them, and chop into small chunks.
Place the chopped apples in a 7qt slow cooker. Add both sugars and cinnamon, then mix well.
Cover and cook on high for 3-5 hours, stirring after 2 hours until apples are translucent, about 4 hours in a slow cooker.
Blend the cooked apples and liquid to a smooth sauce using a hand blender or regular blender (in batches if needed).
Once blended, return the apple mixture to the slow cooker and cook on high with the lid cracked for 30 minutes to an hour, until desired thickness is reached.
Stir in salt and vanilla, then let cool before transferring to jars or freezer containers. Canning is optional; without canning, the apple butter lasts about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can peel the apples if you prefer a smoother texture.
Adjust the sugar according to your taste and the tartness of the apples.
Keep a close eye on the mixture as it cooks to achieve your desired richness and thickness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 50
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg