Crock Pot Old Fashioned Apple Butter West
Capture the cozy essence of fall with this Crock Pot Old Fashioned Apple Butter West recipe! Made with six pounds of tender apples, a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and just the right touch of sweetness from granulated and brown sugars, this slow-cooked masterpiece delivers rich, velvety perfection in every spoonful. The magic happens over 10 hours in your crock pot, filling your home with an irresistible aroma as the apples break down into a silky, spiced spread. Enhanced with a splash of vanilla and thickened to perfection, this apple butter is ideal for slathering on toast, swirled into yogurt, or even as a secret ingredient in baked goods. With an easy prep time and options for long-term storage, it’s the ultimate fall recipe for spreading a little joy on your table! Perfect for farmhouse-style comfort, this recipe is sure to become your seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small chunks.
Place the chopped apples into the crock pot, and pour the water over the apples.
In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture evenly over the apples in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 10 hours, stirring occasionally. The apples should become soft, dark, and aromatic as they cook down.
After 10 hours, use an immersion blender to puree the apple mixture until smooth directly in the crock pot. If you do not have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture in batches to a stand blender to puree, then return it to the crock pot.
Stir in the vanilla extract, and let the apple butter cook uncovered on low for an additional hour to thicken further. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Allow the finished apple butter to cool slightly, then ladle it into sterilized jars or airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or process in a water bath canner for long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 988.1 g | 359% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.7 g | 245% | |
| Total Sugars | 901.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 433 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.
