Slow Cooker Apple Butter: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe for Fall
Rich, spiced slow cooker apple butter made by gently cooking apples until deeply caramelized and smooth, creating a cozy fall spread perfect for toast, baking, or breakfast dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
5–6 large apples (mix of sweet and tart), peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- Add the apples to the slow cooker along with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract if using.
- Stir well to evenly coat the apples.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and darkened.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or carefully in a standard blender.
- Return the smooth mixture to the slow cooker and cook uncovered for 1–2 additional hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired consistency.
- Cool completely, then transfer to jars or containers for storage.
Notes
A mix of sweet and tart apples creates the best depth of flavor.
Reduce sugar for a less sweet apple butter.
Stir during uncovered cooking to prevent scorching.
Apple butter thickens further as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
