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Learn how make apple butter in a crock pot with this easy recipe. You’ll need just a few ingredients and your slow cooker to make this delicious fall treat!
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Introduction
Apple butter is a thick, sweetened spread made from apples that have been slowly cooked down to a pulp. While it takes some time to make, apple butter is easy to prepare and can be made in a crock pot. Once you’ve mastered the basic recipe, you can experiment different types of apples and add your own flavorings to create a unique product that is all your own.
What is Apple Butter?
Apple butter is a thick, dark spread made from apples that have been cooked down with sugar and spices. It’s a popular ingredient in baking and can be used in sweet or savory dishes.
While apple butter can be made on the stovetop, the crock pot is an ideal method for making this spread because it slowly cooks the apples over a long period of time, allowing the sugars to caramelize and the flavors to develop.
Making apple butter in a crock pot is also much less labor-intensive than stovetop methods, as you don’t need to stand over the pot and stir it constantly. Simply prep the ingredients, then let the crock pot do its work!
Here’s a basic recipe for how to make apple butter in a crock pot:
Ingredients:
-2 pounds of apples, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
-1 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
-1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1) Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir well.
2) Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until apples are very soft.
3) Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender or food processor) to puree the mixture until smooth.
4) Return pureed mixture to slow cooker and cook uncovered on low heat for another 1-2 hours, or until mixture has thickened slightly.
5) Spoon into jars or containers and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Benefits of Making Apple Butter in a Crock Pot
There are benefits to making apple butter in a crock pot. First, it is a slow cooking process that allows the flavors of the apples and spices to meld together, resulting in a rich, smooth flavor. Second, it is a hassle-free way to make this popular spread, since you can set it and forget it while it cooks. Finally, using a crock pot to make apple butter eliminates the need for stirring or babysitting the mixture, as you would if you were making it on the stovetop.
Crock Pot Apple Butter Recipe
Ingredients
-4 lbs of apples, peeled, cored and sliced
-1 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
-1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Add apples to crock pot.
2. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Sprinkle over apples.
3. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, or until the apples are very soft.
4. Remove the lid and cook on high for another 1-2 hours, or until the mixture has thickened.
5. Use a immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth (or you can transfer to a regular blender).
6. Ladle into jars and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion
After 8-10 hours, your apple butter will be a deep, rich brown color and will be thick and creamy. Just give it a final stir, then ladle into clean jars and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy on toast, oatmeal, or straight out of the jar!
