Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Name: Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 32 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 lbs apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, chopped; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

A rich, deeply spiced apple spread cooked low and slow until thick, mahogany, and perfectly spreadable. Plan ahead: allow 10-12 hours of slow cooker time.

80 minEasyServes 3245 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 lbs apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, chopped
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Place 6 lbs peeled, cored, chopped apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp) in the slow cooker. Add 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.
2

Cook on low for 10 hours, or until the apples are very soft and have released their juices and the mixture is dark in color.
3

Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture directly in the slow cooker until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a blender and puree carefully.
4

Stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract. Prop the lid of the slow cooker slightly ajar (use a wooden spoon or chopstick) and cook on low for an additional 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the butter thickens to a spreadable consistency.
5

Transfer to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

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Questions

How do I know when Slow Cooker Apple Butter is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the apples are very soft and have released their juices and the mixture is dark in color. Step 4: cook until the butter thickens to a spreadable consistency.

Do I need any special equipment for Slow Cooker Apple Butter?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses an immersion blender (step 3) and a blender (step 3). If you do not have one, a countertop blender, filled halfway with the lid vented, replaces the immersion blender.

What can I use instead of allspice in Slow Cooker Apple Butter?

The entry for Slow Cooker Apple Butter calls for 1/2 tsp ground allspice. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Is Slow Cooker Apple Butter keto-friendly?

A serving of Slow Cooker Apple Butter carries 6 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Can I make Slow Cooker Apple Butter ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Sugar and vinegar are preservatives: in a clean sealed jar, Slow Cooker Apple Butter keeps two to three weeks refrigerated. There is no need to freeze it.

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