Creamy Crock Pot Apple Butter Recipe
This Apple Butter recipe utilizes a crock pot to slowly cook apples with warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, creating a thick, smooth spread that’s perfect for toast, baking, or adding a cozy touch to your dishes. The slow cooking method enhances the natural sweetness and flavors, resulting in a rich, flavorful apple butter with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Apple Butter Ingredients
- 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and chop 4 pounds of apples into small pieces to ensure even cooking and easier blending later.
- Add Ingredients to Crock Pot: Place the chopped apples in the crock pot and sprinkle with 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow Cook the Mixture: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for about 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally. The apples will soften and the mixture will thicken as it cooks.
- Blend to Smooth Consistency: Once the mixture is thick and the apples are very soft, remove the crock pot insert and use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree the apple mixture until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the cooked apples in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Cool and Store: Allow the apple butter to cool completely before transferring it to clean jars or containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor; a mix of sweet and tart works best.
- Adjust sugar to taste, depending on the sweetness of your apples.
- Blending can be done with an immersion blender for convenience and less mess.
- Apple butter thickens further upon cooling.
- Can be canned using proper sterilization techniques for long-term storage.
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