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Slow Cooker Applebutter

Course Crock Pot, Dips & Sauces, Dips & Spreads
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 pints

Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 lbs apples peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 tbs cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbs vanilla

Instructions

  • Place the apples in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg cloves, and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples and mix well.
  • Cook in slow cooker on low for about 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
  • Uncover, stir in vanilla and continue cooking uncovered on low for about 2 hours.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.
  • Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze.
  • Serve on breads, muffins, pork chops or just eat it with a spoon.

Notes

Slow Cooker Apple Butter will make your entire house smell like Autumn. It also makes a great gift for the holidays or a hostess gift at Thanksgiving. YUMMO!