Crockpot Apple Butter
Savor Crockpot Apple Butter, a silky, spiced spread with slow-cooked apples reduced to deep caramel richness with cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. This effortless homemade condiment is perfect for toast, yogurt, or holiday gifts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Crockpot Apple Butter is pure autumn magic—the slow cooker transforms fresh apples into a thick, velvety spread bursting with warm spices and natural sweetness, all with almost no hands-on effort. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and lower in sugar than store-bought versions, yet tastes infinitely better with deep caramel notes from long cooking. Perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into oatmeal, topping pancakes, or gifting in cute jars. The entire house fills with cozy cinnamon-apple aroma while it cooks, and one batch makes enough to enjoy and share. Simple ingredients, incredible flavor, and endless uses—this apple butter will become your fall tradition.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Choose Mixed Apples → Blend sweet (Gala) and tart (Granny Smith) for complex flavor.
- No Peeling Needed → Skins add natural pectin and color.
- Don’t Add Water → Apples release plenty of juice.
- Stir Occasionally → Last few hours to prevent sticking.
- Blend for Smoothness → Immersion blender right in crockpot.
- Test Consistency → Should mound on spoon and not run.
Crockpot Apple Butter
Silky, spiced crockpot apple butter—rich homemade spread made effortlessly.
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 7 lbs apples (mixed varieties), quartered
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep Apples → Wash, quarter apples; remove stems (no need to peel/core).
- Layer Crockpot → Place apples in 6-qt or larger slow cooker.
- Add Sugars → Sprinkle brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt evenly.
- Season → Add cinnamon, cloves, allspice.
- Citrus Boost → Squeeze lemon juice over apples.
- Slow Cook → Low 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally last 4 hours.
- Check Consistency → Apples should be very soft and darkened.
- Blend Smooth → Use immersion blender until silky (or transfer to blender).
- Final Cook → Cook uncovered on high 1–2 hours until thickened.
- Finish & Jar → Stir in vanilla; ladle into clean jars—enjoy this autumn treasure!
Notes
- No water needed—apples release plenty.
- Stir more frequently last few hours to prevent sticking.
- Taste at end; add more sugar or spice if desired.
- Perfect on toast, oatmeal, pork chops, or as gifts.
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 376Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 66mgCarbohydrates 96gFiber 9gSugar 82gProtein 1g
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Ingredients Notes
- Apples → Mix of varieties; no need to peel or core fully (strain seeds later).
- Brown Sugar → Adds caramel depth; adjust for sweetness.
- Cinnamon → Ground; Ceylon for milder flavor.
- Cloves & Allspice → Whole or ground; warm holiday spices.
- Vanilla Extract → Pure; added at end for aroma.
- Lemon Juice → Brightens and balances sweetness.
- Salt → Tiny pinch enhances flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
- Low-Sugar → Reduce sugar or use monk fruit.
- Spiced → Add nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger.
- Bourbon → Splash at end for adult version.
- Pear Butter → Swap half apples for pears.
- Pumpkin → Add pumpkin puree and pie spice.
- Instant Pot → 8 minutes high pressure + natural release.
Storage Options
- Refrigerator → Airtight jar up to 3 weeks.
- Freezer → Freeze in portions up to 1 year.
- Canning → Process in water bath for shelf-stable (1 year).
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