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Square side shot of a jar of Crockpot apple butter.
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Crockpot Apple Butter

Smooth, sweet crockpot apple butter slow cooked with warm spices until thick, rich, and spreadable.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword apple butter recipe crockpot, crock pot apple butter, crockpot apple butter, homemade apple butter, slow cooker apple butter
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 29kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. apples (any variety) (or up to 7 lbs.; however many you need to fill up your slow cooker)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
    Peeling apples on a wooden board.
  • Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray and place the apples inside. I use as many apples as it takes to fill up my slow cooker! Add the remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine.
    Adding spices to a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours. Uncover, give it a good stir, and continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2 hours on LOW or 1 hour on HIGH. This will allow the apple butter to cook down and thicken.
  • Use a hand blender to puree until smooth. If you don’t have a hand blender, transfer to a regular blender and puree in batches.
    Pureeing apple butter with an immersion blender.
  • Store in mason jars in the refrigerator for a few weeks, or keep in the freezer. If you want to store the apple butter in a pantry, be sure to follow proper canning procedures (sterilizing and processing jars). See the canning instructions in the notes below.
    Square side shot of a jar of Crockpot apple butter.

Notes

• Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the richest flavor.
• Peel apples for the smoothest texture, or leave peels on for a rustic style.
• Fill a 6 quart slow cooker to the top for the best cook down.
• Stir a few times during cooking to prevent sticking on the edges.
• Cook uncovered at the end so the apple butter thickens naturally.
• Blend with an immersion blender for a silky smooth finish.
• Adjust sugar to taste depending on your apples.
• Add vanilla or maple syrup for extra depth.
• Cook longer for a thicker, darker apple butter.
• Follow proper canning steps if storing at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg