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Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe

Our version of Slow Cooker Apple Butter is perfectly seasoned and so easy to make.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 24 ounces
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Lucy Brewer

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and diced, 1/2 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup brown sugar, Juice of half a lemon, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt into a 3-quart slow cooker.
    A white slow cooker filled with chopped apples, brown sugar, and spices. Surrounding are lemon halves, a measuring cup with liquid, an empty small jar, and a pink-striped towel.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally.
    A white slow cooker filled with cooked, chunky apple filling sits on a white surface next to a wooden spoon, a red-striped towel, and measuring spoons.
  • When apples are tender enough to mash with a fork and dark, remove the lid and use an immersion blender to puree. You can also place the apples in a regular blender or food processor.
    Food processor bowl filled with a thick, light brown sauce, surrounded by measuring spoons, a citrus juicer, a dish towel, and a wooden spoon on a white surface.
  • Leave the lid off and stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract. Cook for another hour or two on low until thickened to your desired consistency. Place into jars for storage.
    A wooden spoon rests in a white slow cooker filled with thick, brown apple butter.
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