crockpot apricot butter
(3 ratings)
There were 4 apricot trees in the front lawn of our Indiana farm home when I was growing up. Every year they produced many more apricots than we and our friends and neighbors could use. We were always looking for ways to preserve them and use them. Apricot butter became one of my favorites. Here is a simple version of that recipe. It is made easier with a crockpot so you don't have to stir it for hours as it slowly cooks.
(3 ratings)
yield
8 jars
prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Hr
Ingredients For crockpot apricot butter
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8-10 lbfresh ripe apricots
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4-6 csugar, depending on your taste
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1 Tbspground cinnamon
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2 tspgrounf cloves
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3 Tbsplemon juice
How To Make crockpot apricot butter
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1Wash, peel, pit fruit. Puree in small batches using blender or food processor. Pour pureed apricots into crock pot as you work. Add sugar to fruit. Add spices and lemon juice. Mix well. Cover and cook on High for 8 to 10 hours. Remove cover about half way through cooking. Stir occasionally. Store in refrigerator, can, or freeze.
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2IF CANNING: Fill hot, sterilized jars to 1/4 inch headspace; remove air bubbles, wipe rims, affix lids and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. IF FREEZING: Pour into sterilized cans or boxes, leaving 1/4-inch headspace and freeze. TO USE: Use in any recipe that calls for apple butter. Great on warm biscuits, fresh home made bread, and breakfast toast!
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