Crockpot Apple Butter
Experience the warm, inviting aroma of homemade crockpot apple butter as it transforms your kitchen into a cozy haven. This delicious spread combines sweet and tart apples with aromatic spices, creating a velvety texture that’s perfect for toast, pancakes, or even pastries. Simple to prepare and packed with nostalgic flavors, this apple butter is sure to be a favorite at breakfast gatherings or as gifts in charming jars. Dive into this delightful recipe and savor the essence of fall all year round!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (16 tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and chop apples into small chunks.
- Combine Ingredients: In a crockpot, add chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to coat.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and set on low heat for 6-8 hours until apples are soft.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth or transfer to a regular blender.
- Cool & Store: Allow apple butter to cool before transferring to jars. Refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 37
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg