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5 from 4 votes

Homemade Apple Butter Recipe

A simple and sweet Homemade Apple Butter recipe cooked in a slow cooker for a delicious apple flavored spread!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 25 minutes
Course: Anytime, Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Britney

Equipment

  • Crockpot™ Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs apples I recommend using a variety of granny smith, fuji, and applecrisp
  • 1 ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsps cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsps apple cider 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsps corn starch

Instructions

  • Slice apples (peeling optional as per your preference) and place them in the bowl of the slow cooker. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, lemon juice, and apple cider. Toss together.
  • Set slow cooker to low and cover with the lid. Cook for 10 hours, until desired texture is reached.
  • Place apple butter into a blender and pulse until smooth. Place back in the slow cooker. Set slow cooker to high and leave the lid off.
  • In a small bowl, mix together corn starch and vanilla extract to create a slurry. Pour mixture into the apple butter and stir. Cook on high uncovered for 30 minutes to an hour, until apple butter is at your desired texture.

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Notes

  • The longer the apple butter cooks, the thicker it will. 
  • You can use a wide variety of apples or the same, use your favorite kind.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg