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Crock-Pot Apple Butter Recipe

Crock-Pot Apple Butter Recipe
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A rich and flavorful homemade Crock-Pot Apple Butter recipe that slowly simmered apples with sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of salt creates a smooth, thick spread perfect for toast, baking, or gifting. Using a slow cooker allows the apples to caramelize beautifully, producing a deep, dark brown apple butter with intense apple and spice flavors.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 6 lbs apples, peeled and roughly chopped (Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel and roughly chop 6 pounds of apples, using varieties such as Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for best flavor and sweetness.
  2. Add Ingredients to Crock-Pot: Place the chopped apples into the crockpot, then sprinkle with 3 cups of white sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt evenly over the top.
  3. Cook on High: Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to HIGH. Let the mixture cook for a few hours to start breaking down the apples and dissolving the sugar.
  4. Simmer with Lid Off: After the initial cooking, uncover the crockpot, stir the mixture well, and continue cooking on HIGH with the lid off. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Continue until the mixture thickens and deepens to a dark brown color, typically around 8 to 10 hours total cooking time.
  5. Blend Until Smooth: Once the apple mixture has thickened and most liquid is absorbed, use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot to puree the apple butter until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the apple mixture to a blender in batches and puree.
  6. Adjust Thickness: If a thicker consistency is desired, set the crockpot to LOW with the lid off and let the apple butter simmer further. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. This can take an additional 30 minutes to 2 hours until your preferred thickness is reached.
  7. Store Properly: Immediately transfer the hot apple butter into sterile canning jars or airtight containers. Allow to cool before refrigerating or freezing for longer storage.

Notes

  • Use a mixture of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Stirring frequently in the final hours prevents burning and sticking to the crockpot sides.
  • Sterilize jars to extend shelf life if planning to store apple butter at room temperature or gift it.
  • Apple butter can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or frozen for several months.
  • Adjust sugar quantity based on apple sweetness or personal taste preferences.

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Keywords: crock-pot apple butter, slow cooker apple butter, homemade apple butter, apple spread, fall recipes, autumn preserves

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