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homemade apple butter

(21 ratings)
Gaillee avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Gail Herbest
@Gaillee
Bangor, ME

This apple butter is made in a Crock Pot, it takes about 12 hours so I prepare it in the evening, and by morning it's done. It is well worth the wait. There is nothing like homemade! You can add more sugar (up to 4 cups) but I like mine just a little tart but still sweet. I don't think I would use more than 2 cups even if the apples are tart.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

You'll find ways to enjoy this homemade apple sauce. It tastes like the middle of an apple pie. Filled with wonderful fall spices, the texture is smooth and creamy. Can the easy apple butter in half pint or pint jars and keep them for yourself or give them as gifts to friends.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(21 ratings)
yield 6 cup(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 12 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For homemade apple butter

  • 5 1/2 lb
    apples
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make homemade apple butter

  • Chop peeled and cored apples.
    1
    Peel, core, and chop the apples.
  • Place the ingredients in a slow cooker.
    2
    Place the chopped apples in the Crock Pot. Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Stir ingredients.
    3
    Stir to blend well.
  • Cook on high for 1 hour.
    4
    Cover and cook on high for one hour.
  • Cook for 11 hours.
    5
    Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-11 hours. Stir occasionally.
  • Mixture thickened after cooking.
    6
    After 10-11 hours the mixture will be thickened and dark brown.
  • Cook uncovered for 1 hour.
    7
    Uncover and continue cooking on low for 1 hour.
  • Use an immersion blender to smooth out apples.
    8
    Use an immersion blender or food processor to smooth out apple butter.
  • Homemade Apple Butter in a bowl and container.
    9
    Spoon mixture into clean containers. Cover and refrigerate or freeze.
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