Homemade Apple Butter with a Touch of Sweetness from Honey

Enjoy the taste of autumn with this homemade apple butter recipe. Made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness from honey, this apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or enjoying by the spoonful. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a batch of rich and flavorful apple butter ready to enjoy in no time. This recipe is also a great way to use up any excess apples you have on hand during apple season.

Ingredients

• 6 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place the sliced apples in a slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Pour the honey mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and stir until the apples are evenly coated.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the apples are very soft and cooked down.
5. Use an immersion blender or mash the cooked apples with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
6. Continue cooking the apple butter, uncovered, on low for an additional 2-3 hours, until thickened to your desired consistency.
7. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice level if desired.
8. Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and let cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
9. Enjoy your homemade apple butter on toast, pancakes, or as a delicious gift for friends and family!

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