Spiced Apple Butter
Capture the cozy essence of autumn with this irresistibly rich and velvety Spiced Apple Butter, a slow-cooked delight bursting with warm, fragrant spices and natural apple sweetness. Made with a blend of sweet and tart apples, aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and a splash of tangy apple cider, this easy recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors. Using a hands-off slow cooker method, the apples caramelize into a smooth, spreadable texture that's enhanced with just a hint of vanilla for depth. Perfect as a topping for toast, a mixer for oatmeal, or even as a filling for baked treats, this homemade apple butter is the ultimate seasonal spread you'll return to time and time again. With minimal effort and pantry staples, you'll have a batch ready to enjoy or gift to friends in beautifully sealed jars!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop about 6-7 medium-sized apples to yield 6 cups. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples (such as Fuji, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp) for a balanced flavor.
Place the chopped apples in a slow cooker and add granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Stir until the apples are evenly coated with the spices and sugars.
Pour in the apple cider and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft and have darkened into a rich brown color.
Once the apples are fully cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a regular blender and blend in batches. Be cautious of hot liquids during this step.
After pureeing, return the mixture to the slow cooker and stir in the vanilla extract. Cook uncovered on low for an additional 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apple butter has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the finished apple butter from the slow cooker and allow it to cool slightly before transferring it to sterilized jars or airtight containers.
Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy it spread on toast, dolloped into oatmeal, or as a filling for baked goods.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.1 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1781 mg | 38% | |
*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.
