Description
Experience the essence of fall with this delightful Crockpot Apple Butter. As it simmers in your slow cooker, your home will be filled with the inviting aromas of warm apples and fragrant cinnamon. This recipe is incredibly simple, allowing you to create a deliciously smooth apple butter perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or even topping desserts. It also makes for an excellent homemade gift during the holiday season that your friends and family will surely appreciate. With healthy ingredients like fresh apples and natural sugars, you can indulge guilt-free. Get ready to enjoy a comforting taste of autumn!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 pounds apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples. Place them in a 7-quart or larger slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and apple pie spice; whisk until well blended.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the sliced apples and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
- After 10 hours, add the vanilla extract and stir well. Switch the slow cooker to high heat and cook uncovered for an additional 2 hours.
- Use a stick blender to blend the mixture until smooth or slightly chunky as desired.
- Serve warm or store in jars for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg