Bonnie Peterson
@bonstylepet
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
This homemade apple butter is a deliciously sweet and spiced spread made from Granny Smith apples. Perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or using in baking, this slow cooker recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully over time, resulting in a rich and smooth apple butter that captures the essence of fall.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:9
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings32
Ingredients
- 5 pounds, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1/2 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/8 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Apple Butter.
Step 1
Begin by placing your cored and chopped Granny Smith apples into a spacious slow cooker.
Step 2
Next, sprinkle in the white sugar, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, ground allspice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
Step 3
Pour in the water and give everything a good stir to ensure the flavors meld beautifully.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and set it to High, allowing the apples to cook for 1 to 2 hours until they soften and release their delightful juices.
Step 5
Once the apples are tender, lower the heat to Low and remove the lid.
Step 6
Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally, until it transforms into a velvety smooth consistency.
Step 7
For the final touch, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until it reaches your desired smoothness.
Step 8
Continue cooking on Low for an additional 4 hours, stirring now and then, until the apple butter deepens in color and thickens to perfection.
Step 9
If you prefer an ultra-smooth texture, strain the apple butter through a fine mesh sieve.
Step 10
Finally, transfer your luscious apple butter into a glass container and refrigerate until it cools, ready to spread on your favorite toast or enjoy straight from the jar.