Apple Butter
Nothing says the beginning of fall like homemade Apple Butter.
Apple Butter
Nothing says the beginning of fall like homemade Apple Butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 hours
- Total Time: 13 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 pints; 16 servings per pint 1x
- Category: Spreads & Toppings
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 1/2 pounds apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Place apples into a slow cooker.
- Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt; pour over apples and mix well. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
- Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 9 to 11 hours or until thickened and dark brown, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking).
- Uncover and cook on LOW 1 hour longer.
- If desired, stir with a wire whisk until smooth.
- Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Cover and refrigerate or freeze.
