Yet Another Way to Make Crock Pot Apple Butter
Discover the ultimate fall comfort with "Yet Another Way to Make Crock Pot Apple Butter," a slow-cooked delight that's as easy as it is irresistible. This recipe transforms six pounds of fresh apples into a velvety, spiced apple butter with the help of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla extract for a deeply rich, caramelized flavor. With minimal prep time and the magic of a crock pot, you can let this apple butter simmer for hours, filling your home with cozy autumn aromas. Perfect as a spread on toast, biscuits, or even as a baking ingredient, this make-ahead treat stays fresh for weeks in the fridge or can be frozen for future use. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the wonders of slow cooking, this recipe is your go-to for homemade apple butter that's bursting with homemade charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks for easier cooking.
Place the chopped apples into the crock pot, filling it up to about 3/4 full.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir well to coat the apples evenly with the sugars and spices.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 10-12 hours, stirring occasionally. The apples should become soft, dark, and caramelized.
Once the apples are thoroughly cooked, use an immersion blender directly in the crock pot to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the mixture to a blender in batches, then return it to the crock pot.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Continue to cook uncovered on low for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apple butter thickens to your desired consistency.
Allow the apple butter to cool. Transfer it to sterilized jars or airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Serve on toast, biscuits, or use as a sweet ingredient in recipes of your choice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 729.3 g | 265% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.5 g | 245% | |
| Total Sugars | 641.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 3154 mg | 67% | |
*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.
