the very best crock pot apple butter

North Baltimore, OH
Updated on Sep 2, 2011

The original recipe called for 4c of white sugar and no nutmeg or allspice... needless to say it was enough sugar to put you in a coma! I'm eager to try my own spin on the original recipe and will post results. Update: Family and Friends LOVED it!!!

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 12 Hr
method ---
yield 128 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds fuji apples
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 & 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4& dash teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice, ground

How To Make the very best crock pot apple butter

  • Step 1
    Peel, core and finely chop apples and place in crock pot.
  • Step 2
    In medium bowl white sugar, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, nutmeg and allspice. Pour mixture over apples and mix well.
  • Step 3
    Cook on high one hour. Mash with a potato masher 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Cook on low 6-9 hours, stirring and mashing occasionally until mixture is thickened and dark brownish.
  • Step 5
    Uncover and continue to cook 45 to 60 minutes on low. Mash with potato masher to increase smoothness. Put in immersion blender if necessary.
  • Step 6
    Spoon mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

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