Red Hot Apple Butter Crock Pot
Transform your autumn harvest into a spiced, sweet spread with this Red Hot Apple Butter Crock Pot recipe! Perfectly blending tender, slow-cooked apples with a touch of ground cinnamon, cloves, and the unique warmth of red hot candies, this apple butter delivers a rich, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. With only 20 minutes of prep, your crock pot does all the work, simmering the apples into a velvety, deep-hued spread over 10-12 hours. The addition of red hot candies in the final hour of cooking infuses a subtle cinnamon kick and vibrant color, making this apple butter irresistibly unique. Ideal for slathering on toast, swirling into yogurt, or as a topping for pancakes, this homemade apple butter is a fall comfort food staple that stores beautifully. Whether you're looking to share jars of it as gifts or to savor it all yourself, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Apples
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Red Hot Candies
Instructions
Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples into small chunks.
Place the apple chunks into the crock pot. Add the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Stir gently to coat the apples evenly with the spices.
Pour in the water and stir to ensure the apples are moistened.
Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for approximately 10-12 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples break down into a thick, dark, and smooth mixture.
Add the red hot candies to the crock pot during the last hour of cooking. Stir well to ensure they melt completely and are evenly distributed throughout the apple butter.
Once cooked, use an immersion blender directly in the crock pot to puree the apple butter to your desired smoothness. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender in batches and puree.
Allow the apple butter to cool before transferring it to airtight containers or jars for storage.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 627 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 878.8 g | 320% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.3 g | 251% | |
| Total Sugars | 776.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2960 mg | 63% | |
*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.
