Name: Crockpot Apple Butter (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 40 oz
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 pounds apples; 1.5 cups brown sugar; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp nutmeg

Crockpot Apple Butter (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

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Add the diced apples into a 6-quart or larger Crockpot. Mix in the remaining ingredients minus the vanilla: brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix so that the apples are evenly coated.

Cover and set the slow cooker to HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce the heat to LOW and cook for 10 hours. It’s not absolutely necessary, but I like to give it a good stir every 1-2 hours.

After the 10 hours, remove the lid and stir in the vanilla. Let it cook, uncovered, for 1 additional hour to cook off some of the moisture. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

You can serve the apple butter as is OR blend it so that it's creamy. The best way to do this is using an immersion blender but a regular blender will also work (just be very careful when transferring and blending the hot apple butter!). Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

**I used freshly picked Oregon apples with lots of crimson reds, Ida Red apples with a few Cortland thrown in as well. You can use a variety of different apples and you can use several different kinds of apples in one apple butter recipe. Other varieties that work well: braeburn, Cortland, Fuji, grimes golden, jonamac, liberty, and McIntosh

Storage Instructions:

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 2–3 weeks.

Freezer: Freeze in jars or containers for up to 6 months.

Canning: Apple butter can be canned using proper water bath canning procedures.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose the Right Apple Varieties 🍎
Use a blend of tart apples (like Granny Smith) and sweet apples (like Honeycrisp) for balanced flavor and natural pectin that helps achieve the perfect butter consistency without added thickeners.
Prep Apples the Day Before ⏰
Peel, core, and chop apples the evening before, then store in lemon juice to prevent oxidation and ensure you're ready for an early morning start with your slow cooker.
Stir Occasionally for Even Caramelization 🥄
Stir the mixture every 2-3 hours during cooking to ensure even browning and prevent any apples from sticking to the bottom, resulting in a more uniformly smooth and rich butter.
Add Spices in Two Stages 🎯
Add half the cinnamon and nutmeg at the start for deep flavor development, then stir in the remaining spices and vanilla extract during the last 30 minutes to preserve their aromatic brightness.
Blend for Silky Perfection 🌀
Use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot during the final hour of cooking to achieve that signature silky texture while still allowing the flavors to meld with the heat.