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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Irresistibly Easy Slow Cooker Apple Butter to Savor

This homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter transforms fresh apples into a luscious spread, perfect for gifts and versatile use in recipes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups fresh apples (Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith) Cored and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Warm spice to enhance flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg Optional
  • to taste cups sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional for brightness
For Serving
  • to taste slices toast or muffins
  • to taste servings cheese Pair with creamy cheeses
  • to taste bowls oatmeal Stir into for natural sweetness

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and core the fresh apples, leaving skins on. Chop into chunks and place in slow cooker.
  2. Add ground cinnamon and nutmeg to the apples, stirring gently to coat evenly.
  3. Set slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for about 2 hours, stirring halfway through.
  4. Once softened, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
  5. Return blended mixture to slow cooker, set to low, and cook uncovered for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once thickened, allow the apple butter to cool slightly before transferring to jars for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize flavors with additional spices and adjust sweetness based on apple variety.

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