Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Welcome fall into your home with the warm smell and taste of this Slow Cooker Apple Butter! This recipe uses a combination of sweet Honeycrisp apples and tart Granny Smiths for a unique apple butter that's bursting with flavor. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal or yogurt, or spoon it over pancakes to transform anything into a cozy fall treat!
Servings 120 tablespoons
Calories 17kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 6 medium) cored and chopped
- 3 pounds Honeycrisp apples (about 7-8 medium) cored and chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup apple cider
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice fresh or bottled
Instructions
- Add apples, brown sugar, spices, cider, and salt to a large (preferably 6-quart) slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, until the apples are completely soft.
- Puree the apples with an immersion blender (or in batches using a regular blender) until the mixture is smooth.
- Cook uncovered on low for 3-5 hours, stirring occasionally until the butter is thick and spreadable. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice, taste, and add more flavoring as needed. Cool, then transfer to jars.
Notes
- Storage: You can fill about 8-10 half-pint jars or 4-5 pints with the apple butter.
- Silky smooth butter: If you prefer silky smooth butter, peel the apples first or press through a fine strainer after blending.
- Test for doneness. Butter that is done should be a deep mahogany brown, and it should be thick enough to mound on a spoon and not run off right away. You can also dip a spoon in the apple butter and drag it in a line. If the line stays clear and doesn't fill in with liquid, it's done. Just remember to keep a good eye on the butter during the final few hours of cooking, as this is when it's most likely to burn!
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg
