4.7 from 9 votes
Crock Pot Pumpkin Apple Butter Recipe
Crock Pot Vanilla Bean Apple Butter is an easy to make Fall treat. Spread on rolls, pancakes, or add to pork dishes and even cocktails!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Honeycrisp Apples you can use another variety, but this one has the most wonderful flavor
- 1/4 Cup apple juice
- 1/4 Cup cane sugar
- 1 Tsp cinnamon
- 16 oz canned pumpkin
- 2 Tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
- 2 Tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Dice the Honeycrisp apples and place them in your crock pot along with the apple juice, cane sugar, and cinnamon. Cook on low for 8 hours, stirring occasionally. When finished, you can move onto the next step, or store the sauce in the refrigerator until you are ready.
- Puree the applesauce mixture in a bender or food processor.
- Add the sauce back to the crock pot. Add the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla bean, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. The butter is ready when it has been reduced by about 25% and is a darker color.
- Store in airtight jar in the fridge. It is good for 4-6 weeks.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.