I think the first time I had apple butter was at Cracker Barrel when I was little. And once I found out how easy it was to make I have it in our fridge at all times!
Originally posted July 1, 2012.
Fall is officially here! I know this because not only was it 43 degrees yesterday but I started pulling out the wardrobe to make it official. I love all things fall – the beautiful leaves, college football, apples, pumpkins, sweaters & boots, chili, my birthday…oh wait was I rambling on and on?
I found out when we first moved up here there was an apple orchard somewhere in southern Indiana. John objected and said it was more of a family with kid kind of thing to do…well Johnny boy we have a kid now so it looks like we are going to the orchard this fall.
I see apple pie, fall sangria, apple arugula salad, apple stuffing in our near future. Oh was I rambling again? I guess you can say this girl is excited about some apples.
There is nothing better than tossing apples and a few other ingredients into a slow cooker and letting it do it’s job.
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples* peeled, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients except apples. Place apples in slow cooker and cover with sugar and spice mixture. Toss well to fully cover.
- Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 10 hours, occasionally stirring until thickened and dark brown.
- Uncover and cook for 2 more hours.
- Turn off and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. If you do not have an immersion blender, allow mixture to cool until warm then pulse in blender until smooth.
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Comments & Reviews
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
I once tried a pork made with apple butter, and I made the recipe with store bought apple butter, not the same! I need to try yours.
Lauren says
I used to use store bought all the time until I found out how easy it was to make. Let me know if you try it Melissa!
Christie - Food Done Light says
Yeah! I’ve been wanting to make apple butter but had no idea what was in it. Now I know. Awesome recipe.
Lauren says
Thanks Christie!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Sounds fabulous Lauren! I have never made Apple Butter!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Great collection here Jessica! I especially love the beet burger!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
Love the idea Lauren! This slow cooker apple butter sounds sooo good and great in oatmeal!