For a smoother texture, use a food mill after cooking to remove any remaining apple skins. Adjust the spices to your preference. A pinch of cardamom or allspice can add a unique twist. Freezing is recommended for long-term storage. Properly sealed jars can last up to a year in the freezer. Be cautious when blending hot liquids. Always vent the blender lid and start on a low speed.
Our Apple Butter
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME9 hrs
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TOTAL TIME9 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING44 People
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VIEWS18
Transform the humble apple into a luscious, spiced spread that captures the essence of autumn. This easy-to-make apple butter is a delightful addition to toast, pastries, or enjoyed straight from the spoon.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate15 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein0 g
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Sodium2 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
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0 mins
Purée the apples: Working in batches, blend the chopped apples in a blender until smooth, ensuring no large chunks remain. Transfer the puréed apples to a slow cooker.
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0 mins
Combine ingredients: Add the white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger to the slow cooker. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined with the apple purée.
03
Step
7 hrs
First cook: Cook, uncovered, on High for 1 hour. Cover slow cooker; cook on High until smooth, 6 to 8 hours, stirring twice per hour.
04
Step
3 hrs
Second Cook: Uncover; cook and stir until thick and spreadable, 2 to 4 hours more.
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Prepare jars: While the apple butter is cooking, inspect eleven 4-ounce jars for any cracks or rust on the rings, discarding any defective ones. Immerse the jars in simmering water to sterilize them until the apple butter is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
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Preserve: Spoon the hot apple butter into the sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top. Seal the jars tightly and freeze for long-term storage.
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Favian Mclaughlin
Jun 24, 2025I added a little maple syrup for extra sweetness, and it was delicious!
Maeve Olson
Jun 6, 2025This recipe is amazing! The apple butter turned out perfect, and my family loved it.
Webster Kuhic
Jun 2, 2025The aroma while this was cooking was heavenly! My house smelled like autumn.
Ezekiel Mcdermott
May 26, 2025I made this in my Instant Pot using the slow cooker function, and it worked great! I reduced the cooking time slightly.
Sanford Emmerich
May 22, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the result is so much better than store-bought apple butter.