How to Make Apple Butter For The Slow Cooker in Easy Steps

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Apple butter for the slow cooker –Gather around, family! Today, I’m excited to share a delicious Slow Cooker Apple Butter recipe that’s so simple, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t make it sooner. This sweet treat will bring warmth to your kitchen and delight your taste buds, perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or just enjoying by the spoonful. Let’s get to it!

Check out this beautiful creation!

Take a look at the mouth-watering Slow Cooker Apple Butter we’ll be making:

Delicious Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this heavenly apple butter:

  • 6 to 8 medium apples (a mix of sweet and tart, like Fuji and Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water (or apple cider for extra flavor)

Instructions

Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s dive into the steps to make this delicious apple butter:

  1. First off, peel, core, and slice the apples. Don’t worry about making them perfect; they’ll cook down into a smooth goodness!
  2. Throw those apple slices into your slow cooker along with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and water. Give it a good mix to coat those apples well.
  3. Cover your slow cooker and set it on low. Let it cook for about 6 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and the mixture is fragrant.
  4. Once the apples are soft, grab an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a regular blender. Blend until smooth, then return it to the slow cooker.
  5. Cook uncovered on high for an additional 2 hours, stirring occasionally. This step thickens the apple butter to that perfect spreadable consistency.
  6. Once it’s done, allow it to cool before transferring to jars. It’ll keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, and you can also freeze it for longer storage!

And there you have it, folks! A delightful homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter that you can enjoy all season long. Spread joy, spread love… and most importantly, spread this apple butter!