This weekend we had two days of the most Fall-like and lovely weather so far this season. It was the first time I felt like bundling up with a cup of hot tea, a pair of socks and actually thinking about the upcoming holidays. It was also the kind of weekend perfect for making easy Slow-Cooker Apple Butter.
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
When I was little I wasn't much of an apple butter fan. It took years for me to find out that there wasn't butter in apple butter and that it was actually delicious. Confusing to a kid, I assure you!
How to Cook Apple Butter in a Crockpot
With the help of a crock-pot, all the cooking, stirring and standing over a hot stove is completely non-existent! It's as easy as this: Six pounds of apples get pealed and cored, sliced and cooked slowly all night long in a crock-pot filled with sugar, spice and everything nice. In the morning the entire house smells like slow cooked spiced apple goodness!
Puree, and cook some more, before cooling and spreading all over crispy buttered English muffins or toast. Thank goodness for cool fall days without which we might never make apple butter. Now who's ready for breakfast?
More Apple Recipes to Love
- Cranberry Apple Tarts
- Apple Cider Cupcakes
- Caramel Apple Baked Brie
- Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria
- Mini Apple Cheddar Muffins
- Easy Cinnamon Apple Bread
Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
An easy apple butter made in the slow-cooker.
Ingredients
- 6½ pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced (I used a combination of Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place apples in slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk
together the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Sprinkle over the apples and
stir gently to combine. Cook on low for 10 hours. - Stir in vanilla extract, breaking up any large chunks of
apples that remain. Cover and cook for an additional 2 hours. - Remove cover and use an immersion blender to puree the apple
butter until completely smooth. (Alternately, you could puree in batches in a
food processor or regular blender.) - Cook for an additional 1-2 hours with the lid ajar until
apple butter thickens and does not separate when cooled on a spoon. - Allow the mixture to cool, then spoon into jars and store in
the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
To test if apple butter is done cooking, scoop out a small
spoonful onto a plate. If the apple butter begins to separate (liquid runs from the solids) then it needs more time to cook.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 51mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 6gSugar: 57gProtein: 1g
Casey says
Hi Leah! How many servings/jars does this make? I want to give it out as holiday gifts and don't know if I should do multiple batches!
Leah Bergman says
Hi Casey! It makes about 4 pints (64 oz) of apple butter total. So if you are using small 4 oz jelly jars that would make about 16 jars!
Tish from Luv and Kiwi says
So strange. My mom JUST called me randomly and told me how she's been making vats of apple butter lol...I think I need to get on this train. Sounds delish. I've been away from blogging for a spell. I came back just in time to get a delightful Freutcake slice of life xo
Leah Bergman says
Tis' the season for apple butter! I definitely think this is a sign. 😉 Welcome back Tish!
MaryAnne Locher says
Other than the prep, this is so easy. I can't wait to fill my home with the scents of Fall.
Leah Bergman says
The peeling does take some time but the outcome is so worth it!
Chelsea says
This looks and sounds so amazing Leah! I love a good bit of Fall weather and hearty treats. Apple butter is definitely a fall flavor I can get behind!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Chelsea! I can't get enough of this apple butter, it definitely tastes like fall!
Christmaskitty says
Apple butter is my absolute favorite! Can't wait to try making this to spread on some gluten free waffles!
Leah Bergman says
I have a jar just for you! 😉 xo