Slow Cooker Apple Butter

This easy Crockpot Apple Butter is a simple, homemade recipe you’ll want to make on repeat. It requires only a little work and is plenty sweet and flavorful.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time10 20

Servings:

Calories: 32kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

6 pounds apples chopped (unpeeled)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the slow cooker by coating it lightly with cooking spray.
Wash and chop the apples into chunks, leaving the peels on.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cloves.
Place the chopped apples into the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture evenly over the apples and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
After 10 hours, use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the mixture until smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Continue cooking uncovered on Low for an additional 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired consistency.
Cool slightly, then transfer to sterilized jars or airtight containers for storage.

Notes

Prepare this crockpot apple butter recipe in the Instant Pot or on the stove top instead.
Use any combination of apples that you enjoy most. I typically go for a variety of sweet and tart flavors for a balanced result.
If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer the apple butter to a high-speed blender and pulse until smooth

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