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Slow Cooker Apple Butter: Easy Homemade Recipe Guide

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A rich, homemade spiced apple butter with caramelized depth, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Blend apples, sugar, warm spices, and vanilla into a thick, glossy spread that pairs perfectly with bread, yogurt, or oatmeal.

  • Total Time: 520
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

3 pounds mixed apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, or Fuji)
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup applesauce (plain, unsweetened)
1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla essence
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

Peel, core, and quarter apples
Place apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, applesauce, and vanilla in a slow cooker
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours
Blend mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor
Return to the slow cooker and cook an additional 2 hours to thicken
Cool completely, then transfer to sterilized jars for storage

Notes

Substitute up to 50% of the apples with pears for a softer flavor profile
For canning: process in a water bath for 10 minutes
Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 months or freezer for 6-8 months

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 500
  • Category: Mediterranean Table
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 85
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg