homemade apple butter
This apple butter is made in a Crock Pot, it takes about 12 hours so I prepare it in the evening, and by morning it's done. It is well worth the wait. There is nothing like homemade! You can add more sugar (up to 4 cups) but I like mine just a little tart but still sweet. I don't think I would use more than 2 cups even if the apples are tart.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
You'll find ways to enjoy this homemade apple sauce. It tastes like the middle of an apple pie. Filled with wonderful fall spices, the texture is smooth and creamy. Can the easy apple butter in half pint or pint jars and keep them for yourself or give them as gifts to friends.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
12 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
6 cup(s)
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 pounds apples
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How To Make homemade apple butter
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Step 1Peel, core, and chop the apples. -
Step 2Place the chopped apples in the Crock Pot. Add the rest of the ingredients.
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Step 3Stir to blend well.
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Step 4Cover and cook on high for one hour.
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Step 5Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-11 hours. Stir occasionally.
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Step 6After 10-11 hours the mixture will be thickened and dark brown.
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Step 7Uncover and continue cooking on low for 1 hour.
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Step 8Use an immersion blender or food processor to smooth out apple butter.
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Step 9Spoon mixture into clean containers. Cover and refrigerate or freeze.
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Category:
Spreads
Collection:
Member's Choice
Collection:
Fall Food
Collection:
A is for Apple
Keyword:
#apple butter
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
American
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