Easy Crock Pot Apple Butter
Transform your autumn harvest into a luscious, spiced spread with this Easy Crock Pot Apple Butter recipe! Bursting with the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this homemade apple butter is made effortlessly in a slow cooker, allowing the apples to simmer to caramelized perfection over 8–10 hours. A mix of granulated and brown sugar enhances its sweetness, while a touch of vanilla adds depth to the velvety texture. With minimal prep time and the convenience of letting your crock pot do the work, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules. Serve this versatile apple butter on toast, biscuits, pancakes, or even as a unique topping for desserts. It’s the ultimate make-ahead treat to savor fall’s sweetness or to gift to friends and family. Keywords: homemade apple butter, crock pot recipe, slow cooker apple butter, easy fall recipes, sweet spreads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces. Use a combination of apple varieties for the best flavor, such as Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
Place the chopped apples into the crock pot, filling it about three-quarters full.
Sprinkle the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt evenly over the apples. Stir well to coat the apples in the mixture.
Set the crock pot to low heat and cover it with the lid. Cook the apples for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally. The apples will break down into a thick and caramelized mixture.
Once the cooking is complete, use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, let the mixture cool slightly and blend it in small batches using a regular blender.
Stir in the vanilla extract and taste the apple butter. Adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 1-2 hours if the butter needs to thicken further.
Let the apple butter cool completely before storing. Transfer it to sterilized jars or airtight containers and refrigerate for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Serve as a spread or topping, and enjoy your homemade apple butter with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.5 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 689 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1021.2 g | 371% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.0 g | 246% | |
| Total Sugars | 931.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 3295 mg | 70% | |
*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.
