Slow Cooked All-Day Apple Butter

Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of homemade apple butter with this simple slow cooker recipe. Made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, this apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or even enjoyed by itself. Let the slow cooker do all the work as the apples cook down to a thick and flavorful butter. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can have a batch of delicious apple butter ready to enjoy all day long.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds of apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties)
• 1 cup of apple cider or apple juice
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Directions

1. Core, peel, and chop the apples into small pieces.
2. Place the chopped apples in a slow cooker.
3. Add apple cider or apple juice to the slow cooker.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
5. Pour the sugar and spice mixture over the apples in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the apples are soft and have cooked down.
7. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, carefully puree the cooked apples until smooth.
8. If the apple butter is too thin, transfer it to a saucepan and simmer on low heat for additional 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness is reached.
9. Allow the apple butter to cool completely before transferring to jars or containers for storage.
10. Store the apple butter in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

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