AMAZING CROCK-POT APPLE BUTTER

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This is not only the BEST apple butter I've ever made, it was also the EASIEST, because you put it in the crock pot and forget about it! What's not to love?!!

Provided by Janice G

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Time 8h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 - 4 lb apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 c sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
dash(es) salt
3/4 c water or apple cider or apple juice

Steps:

  • 1. Peel, core and slice the apples. (This is really the only time-consuming part of the recipe - peeling, coring and slicing the apples.) Place the prepared apples into the crock pot.
  • 2. In medium mixing bowl, put the sugar and all of the other spices and stir to mix well. Pour/sprinkle this sugar mixture evenly over the apples in crock pot. Drizzle the liquid (I always use apple juice, instead of water, seems to give it more flavor, in my opinion) over the apples and stir (as best you can) with a large, flat spatula until well mixed. (Will be more like "tossing" than stirring.)
  • 3. Turn crock pot on low setting and cook overnight or for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened to your liking. When the apples have cooked for several hours, you will be able to "mash" them up a little bit with a potato masher, if you have one. I found it works best and makes the smoothest apple butter if you use an immersion blender and blend it until it is a smooth puree. If you feel like it is too thin, remove the lid and cook for awhile longer to allow it to thicken a little more. Stir more often toward the end of the cooking time, as it thickens, to prevent scorching. (I did not have to do this, mine did not have any trouble with sticking or scorching, but I guess it might if your crock pot is one that seems to cook hotter than normal.)
  • 4. Original recipe says "Store in refrigerator for up to 6 weeks." However, I processed my jars in a boiling water bath to seal them so that it would keep for much longer (easily up to one year, if properly sealed). To "can" the apple butter (for longer non-refrigerated storage), pack into hot jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. This recipe made three 12 oz. jars, so the 2nd time I made it, I doubled it. That amount could vary a little, I suppose, depending on the size of your apples. Note, when doubling the recipe, the crock pot (if it is a 5 quart one) will be VERY FULL when first getting started, so much so that I actually had to save some of the sugar mixture until the apples had cooked down some (about two hours) before I could add it in or else it would've overflowed! But as you will see, it cooks down so much that it works out just fine. Some "canning recipes" like jams and jellies recommend NOT doubling because it somehow messes up the "jelling" process so that it doesn't set up just right, even when cooking for longer amounts of time. That was not a problem with this recipe. Also, the first time I made this, I used a mixture of Cortland and Red Delicious and it was great. Second time, I used a bag of McIntosh and it was just as good. I really didn't notice a big difference, to tell you the truth, so just go with your favorite apple.

solomon tsehay
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I love making this apple butter in the fall. It's the perfect way to celebrate the apple harvest.


Robin He
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This is the perfect recipe for using up leftover apples. I always have a few apples that are about to go bad, and this is a great way to use them up.


Fahad Status Tv
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I'm allergic to cinnamon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The apple butter still turned out great!


Fyaz Ahmad
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This apple butter is perfect for canning. I made a batch last year and it's still delicious.


Chanaka Sampath
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I love the convenience of making apple butter in the crock pot. I can just set it and forget it.


Kalpana Rzl
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I've been making apple butter for years, and this is my new favorite recipe. It's so easy and the flavor is amazing.


Chelsey George
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Faizan Ikram
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my apple butter turned out too runny. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mohamed Inzam
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This apple butter is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Avi McClary
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I was a bit skeptical about making apple butter in a crock pot, but I'm so glad I tried it. It turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making this again.


Mulla 13
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make apple butter muffins, apple butter cookies, and even apple butter ice cream. They all turned out delicious!


Nontobeko Mbali
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This is the best apple butter I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is incredible. I can't stop eating it!


Laikyn Rodehaver
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I've never made apple butter before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect! I love the rich flavor and the perfect consistency. It's the perfect addition to my morning toast.


Noobs
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This apple butter is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the crock pot and let it do its thing. It's perfect for busy weeknights.