Description
Enjoy the rich, homemade flavor of this Crockpot Apple Butter. With simple ingredients like fresh apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, this recipe provides a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or snacks, offering convenience and gourmet taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb (1400g) apples (fuji, gala, honeycrisp, red delicious or similar)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Slice and core the apples. Peeling is optional, then cut them into small chunks.
- Place the apples in the bottom of a 7qt slow cooker. Top with both sugars and cinnamon, then toss to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-5 hours, stirring after 2 hours. The apples should look translucent, which takes about 4 hours in most slow cookers.
- Use a hand blender to blend the apples and their liquid into a smooth sauce. If a hand blender is unavailable, use a regular blender in batches, ensuring the lid is cracked to avoid pressure buildup from the hot mixture.
- Once blended, return the apples to the slow cooker. Continue cooking on high with the lid cracked for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the mixture reaches your desired thickness.
- Stir in the salt and vanilla. Allow to cool before transferring to jars or freezer containers. For longer storage, can the mixture; otherwise, it lasts about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ensure the apples are cut into small chunks for quicker cooking.
Adjust the sugar based on your taste preference and the sweetness of the apples used.
This apple butter is perfect on toast, pancakes, or as a filling for baked goods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg