Apple Butter Recipe

Homemade Apple Butter is a scrumptious fall tradition. This easy crockpot recipe will bring back fond memories of the butter your grandmother used to make. Serve over ice cream or spread over muffins.

Course Spread

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 46kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds apples peeled cored and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch of nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and nutmeg to a crock pot. Slow cook on low for at least ten hours. Stir in the vanilla extract. Set the lid ajar so the steam can escape, and continue cooking until the mixture is dark and thick.
Using an immersion blender, puree the apple butter until smooth.
Spoon into jars and store in the refrigerator for 10-14 days.

Notes

A stand blender can be used as well, but cool the mixture first, and make sure you remove the cap on the blender so that steam escapes.
Gala, Fuji, Red or Golden Delicious, McIntosh, or Jonagold are good, meaty apples that make awesome butter.
To cook on a stovetop add 3/4 cup water, apple juice, or apple cider to the mixture. Bring the pot to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours or until the apples are very soft and easily pureed with an immersion blender or stand blender. Don't forget to remove the center cap on a stand blender. If the apple butter is too thin, put it back on the stove over low heat and simmer until desired consistency.
Store this apple butter in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for about 10-14 days. Or freeze for up to 6 months.

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