Description
This Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe is a simple and delicious homemade spread that captures the essence of autumn, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apples into small pieces.
- Add the chopped apples to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the water.
- Sprinkle the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves over the apples.
- Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- After 8 hours, use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth.
- Taste the apple butter and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or honey.
- Continue cooking for an additional hour if a thicker consistency is desired.
- Once done, transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and let it cool before sealing.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: recipes
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: apple butter, slow cooker, homemade spread, fall flavors, easy recipe