Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 hrs
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Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
75 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter
Description
This recipe starts by preparing peeled and cored apple chunks that are combined with granulated and brown sugar, lemon juice for acidity, vanilla extract, and a spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, plus salt. Placing the mixture in a slow cooker on low heat for about 10 hours allows the apples to break down and the flavors to concentrate and meld into a deep brown mixture.
After cooking, the mixture is pureed until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor, resulting in a thick, spreadable apple butter with intense spice and sweet apple notes. The slow cooking process develops a rich depth of flavor and a dark color while avoiding burnt sugar tastes.
This apple butter works well spread over breads such as biscuits, muffins, and toast, and it can also complement pancakes, waffles, french toast, and even savory dishes like pan-seared pork chops or chicken breasts for a sweet-spicy contrast. It stores refrigerated for about two weeks or can be frozen up to six months.
Honeycrisp, gala, envy, or golden delicious apples are excellent alternatives to the Granny Smith variety used here, each adding slight variations in sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
- 12-14 apple or another variety, peeled, cored, and sliced into chunks (about 6 1/2 pounds, Granny Smith variety
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel, core and chop or slice the apples into chunks.
- Add the apples to the crockpot with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours, stirring every couple of hours until the apples have almost completely broken down and turned dark brown and thick.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the apple butter to a food processor or blender. If using a blender, don't secure the lid completely or the pressure buildup from the hot apples will cause it to pop off. Use a towel to cover the blender instead. Process until smooth, then cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
- This apple butter pairs well with breads, pancakes, waffles, and savory dishes like pork chops or chicken breasts.
- For best texture and flavor, peel, core, and slice apples evenly before cooking.
- Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or freeze portions for up to 6 months to preserve freshness.
- You can substitute Granny Smith apples with other varieties such as Honeycrisp, gala, envy, or golden delicious for subtle flavor differences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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