Slow Cooker Blueberry Butter Recipe
This Slow Cooker Blueberry Butter is a delicious and easy-to-make fruit spread perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with fresh blueberries, light brown sugar, honey, and warm spices, it is slowly cooked to develop a rich, smooth texture and deep flavor. Ideal for spreading on toast, muffins, or using as a topping for desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh blueberries
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and stir well to combine all the flavors thoroughly.
- Cover and Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high heat for 1 hour, allowing the blueberries to start breaking down and release their juices.
- Blend Mixture: Transfer the cooked blueberry mixture to a blender and blend until smooth to achieve that buttery consistency.
- Return and Evaporate: Pour the blended mixture back into the slow cooker. Prop the lid slightly open with a wooden spoon to let excess liquid evaporate and thicken the butter.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low for an additional 4 to 5 hours to deepen the flavors and reduce the mixture to a spreadable texture.
- Store: Once done, ladle the blueberry butter into jars and store it in the refrigerator. It can be kept fresh for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best flavor; frozen can be used but may increase cooking time.
- Adjust the amount of honey and sugar to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Ensure you stir the mixture occasionally during the slow cooking to prevent sticking or burning at the edges.
- Allowing the lid to be slightly open during the second cooking phase helps achieve a thicker, more concentrated spread.
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