slow cooker apple butter

How To Make slow cooker apple butter

• Step 1
  Process apple chunks, in batches, in food processor until finely chopped, emptying each batch into bowl of slow cooker.
• Step 2
  Set slow cooker on "high," then add all remaining ingredients; stir until well combined.
• Step 3
  Place lid on slow cooker; cook on high for about 3 hours, stirring every half hour or so.
• Step 4
  Apple butter should be brown and thick. For perfectly smooth apple butter, use immersion blender when it's almost finished cooking.
• Step 5
  To can, immediately ladle into hot, sterilized jars; place sterilized lids on jars and screw on rings; process in boiling water bath 10 mins.
• Step 6
  To freeze, ladle mixture into a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until mixture is cold (I let it chill overnight,) then spoon into small freezer containers or freezer bags.
• Step 7
  NOTE: I've found that there is variation in cooking time and the texture of the apple butter depending on the variety of apple used - adjust accordingly.
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