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Crock-Pot Apple Butter

Crock-Pot Apple Butter: Sweet, Savory Joy for Your Toast

This Crock-Pot Apple Butter offers a warm, homemade taste, perfect for spreading and canning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Thickening Time 2 hours
Total Time 14 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 jars
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Base
  • 6 lbs Apples Peeled and chopped; use Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
For Sweetness and Spice
  • 3 cups White Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt is a great alternative.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • immersion blender
  • Canning jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crock-Pot Apple Butter
  1. Prepare the apples by peeling and chopping approximately 6 pounds. Place them into your slow cooker evenly.
  2. Add 3 cups of white sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt over the apples. Stir gently to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours, removing the lid to check the consistency.
  4. Uncover and stir the apple mixture. Continue cooking on HIGH for another 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth. Return it to the slow cooker to finish.
  6. For a thicker consistency, leave uncovered on LOW, stirring every 30 minutes to 2 hours until desired thickness is achieved.
  7. Jar the apple butter using sterile canning jars. Fill while warm and seal properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

This apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast or adding to yogurt. It’s canning-friendly for year-round enjoyment.

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