Crockpot Apple Butter
Easy homemade crockpot apple butter recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon. Great as a spread, filling or topping.
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Apples Peeled, Cored, Chopped into small pieces, Use a combination of Granny Smith, Fuji and Honey Crisp apples
- ¾ cup Brown sugar
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder Optional
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom in slow cooker.
- Mix everything together.
- Cook on Low for about 10 hours, stirring often, until the mixture becomes thick and brown.
- Uncover and add vanilla extract.
- Use a hand-held immersion blender to puree everything until smooth.
- Then, continue cooking uncovered on Low for about 2 hours, stirring often.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- To thicken it, just cook it uncovered for longer. It will thicken more as it cools too.
- Adjust amount of sugar and spices based on your preference.
- Stir often to allow for even cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container or jar in the fridge for about 2 weeks. It can also be frozen in sealed containers for up to 1 month and thawed in the fridge overnight.
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