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Apple Butter

Apple Butter is a spread made from slow-cooked apples that caramelize and end up with a strong apple flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
22 hrs
Total Time
22 hrs 20 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5½ pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled (optional), cored, and chopped
  • 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Place the chopped apples into a slow cooker.
  2. Add the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 12 hours.
  4. After 12 hours, uncover and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
  5. Optional: Pass the apple butter through a fine wire-mesh strainer to catch any remaining larger pieces. This is an optional step but will ensure a smooth and creamy consistency. Discard any of the thicker pulp.
  6. Cover and cook on low for another 8-10 hours. The apple butter is done when it is dark brown, thicker than apple sauce, and sticks to the back of a spoon.
  7. Spoon mixture into sealed containers to store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

  • *Makes 6-7 half-pint jars