Description
Indulge in the rich, deep flavors of this Irresistibly Delicious Traditional Apple Butter. Made with a blend of sweet apples and warm spices, this homemade spread is perfect for toast, pastries, or as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
Apples:
6 pounds apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or McIntosh), peeled, cored, and chopped;
Sugar Mixture:
2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt;
Additional:
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Place the chopped apples into a slow cooker.
- Cook the Mixture: Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Cook on low for 10 hours.
- Purée the Mixture: Use an immersion blender to purée the apple mixture until smooth.
- Thicken the Apple Butter: Stir in the vanilla extract and continue cooking uncovered for 1–2 more hours.
- Store and Serve: Let the apple butter cool before storing in airtight containers.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of your apples.
- This apple butter makes excellent holiday gifts—just jar and label.
- For a smoother texture, strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Spread
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
