Velvety Cranberry Apple Butter Recipe
This Velvety Cranberry Apple Butter is a smooth, spiced spread that captures the flavors of autumn. Made with apples, cranberries, and cinnamon, it’s naturally sweet, silky, and perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or stirring into oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 5 jars
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries
5–6 apples, cored and chopped
1 stick cinnamon (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon)
Honey or maple syrup, optional (to taste)
Instructions
- Quarter and core the apples, then chop into uniform pieces.
- Place apples and cranberries in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on high for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once softened, transfer in batches to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Press the puree through a fine-mesh strainer for a silky texture.
- Return strained puree to the slow cooker, add the cinnamon stick, and cook uncovered on high until thickened and spreadable.
- Taste and add honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Spoon into sterilized jars, cool completely, and refrigerate or freeze.
Notes
Use frozen cranberries if fresh are unavailable.
Mix sweet and tart apples (like Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Granny Smith) for best flavor.
Add spices like cloves, nutmeg, or ginger for warmth.
A splash of orange juice or zest adds a citrusy twist.
For canning, follow safe water bath procedures for long-term storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
