Crock Pot Apple Butter
Cozy up with this homemade Crock Pot Apple Butter, a delicious and nutritious spread perfect for toast, muffins, or as a heartfelt gift.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6-8 medium-sized medium-sized apples A mix of sweet and tart varieties works best.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of your apples.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel, core, and slice your apples into manageable pieces.
- Place apple slices in the Crock Pot.
- Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice over the apple slices and stir gently to combine.
Cooking
- Cover the Crock Pot and set it to cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
- After cooking, use an immersion blender to puree the apple mixture until smooth.
- If desired, continue cooking uncovered for a thicker consistency.
Canning
- Follow proper canning techniques: sterilize jars and lids before use.
- Ladle smooth apple butter into prepared jars, leaving space at the top, seal the jars.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for preservation.
Cooling and Storing
- Let jars cool completely on the countertop to ensure proper seals.
- Store in a cool, dark pantry or cupboard.
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Notes
Label jars with the date for tracking, and store sealed jars for up to a year. Unsealed jars can be refrigerated and should be used within weeks.