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Crockpot Apple Butter

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 hours
Total Time 14 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, meal prep
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lbs apples Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, or a mix, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Prep the apples: Place your chopped apples into a large slow cooker.
  2. Add the sweetness and spice: Sprinkle in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Give everything a good stir to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Slow cook to perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples are deeply brown, caramelized, and very soft.
  4. Blend it smooth: Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker (or transfer to a blender in batches) until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add flavor and thicken (optional): Stir in the vanilla extract, then cook uncovered on LOW for another 1–2 hours if you prefer a thicker texture.
  6. Cool and store: Let your apple butter cool completely before transferring it to jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
    Enjoy!

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