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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

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Make delicious, spiced apple butter with your slow cooker. This recipe is easy, requires no pectin, and is perfect for canning or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine sliced apples, brown sugar, white sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a slow cooker.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until apples are very soft and spreadable.
  4. Remove the lid and cook on high for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apple butter has thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. Mash the apples with a potato masher or use an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
  6. For canning, ladle hot apple butter into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Use a mix of apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for the best flavor.
  • Adjust spices to your preference.
  • Apple butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or frozen for longer storage.

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