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Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter

A comforting and aromatic apple butter that captures the essence of fall, perfect for spreading on toast or pancakes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 5 pounds 5 pounds of apples Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
Sweeteners and Spices
  • ½ cup ½ cup packed brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste; can substitute with pure maple syrup.
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Essential for that warm fall flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances the earthy flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Adds depth to the flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla Enhances sweetness and aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into cubes about ¾- to 1-inch thick. Place the apple cubes into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, salt, and vanilla over the chopped apples. Stir to incorporate.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set to high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir once halfway through.
  2. Once apples are tender, use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until reaching desired consistency.
  3. Return the pureed mixture to the slow cooker and cook uncovered on high, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness is achieved, about 2 hours.
Finishing
  1. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional brown sugar or maple syrup if needed.
  2. Spoon the apple butter into jars. Allow to cool before refrigerating.

Notes

Mixing different apple varieties will enhance flavor. Blend carefully to avoid splatters if not using an immersion blender. Feel free to add other spices for a unique touch.