Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Apples are simmered all day in the slow cooker with cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices to create this sweet, delicious spread.
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 84kcal
Ingredients
- 5-6 pounds apples peeled, cored and diced
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place the diced apples in a lightly greased slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt and vanilla.
- Pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and cook 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
- Uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. Puree with an immersion blender, if desired, to increase smoothness.
- Spoon the mixture into sterile containers. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
Makes about 6 (8 oz.) jars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Sodium: 16mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g