Crock Pot Apple Butter
Transform your kitchen into an autumn paradise with this delightfully rich and smooth Crock Pot Apple Butter recipe. Made from six pounds of fresh apples and a warm blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this slow-cooked spread is the epitome of cozy comfort. The recipe requires minimal prep time and utilizes your crock pot to effortlessly create a luscious, caramelized apple butter that fills your home with irresistible aromas. Sweetened with a mix of granulated and brown sugar and finished with a hint of vanilla, this fall staple is perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into oatmeal, or gifting to loved ones. With its long, slow cooking process that deepens the flavors, this apple butter is a must-try for seasonal baking and meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Apples (peeled, cored, and roughly chopped)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks. You should have about 6 pounds of prepared apples.
Place the chopped apples into a 6-quart crock pot.
In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
Evenly sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the apples, then stir to coat the apples thoroughly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft and dark brown.
Remove the lid and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture into a smooth consistency. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the mixture to a regular blender and blend until smooth, returning it to the crock pot afterward.
Continue cooking uncovered on LOW heat for an additional 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.
Stir in the vanilla extract and taste. Adjust spices or sweetness if desired.
Allow the apple butter to cool slightly, then transfer it to clean, air-tight jars or containers.
Store the apple butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 988.1 g | 359% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.7 g | 245% | |
| Total Sugars | 873.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 3176 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
