Crockpot Apple Butter
Crockpot apple butter is the perfect embodiment of fall flavors, combining sweet and tart apples with warm spices for a cozy treat. This easy-to-make spread fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making it ideal for slathering on toast or as a delightful pastry filling. Enjoy the nostalgia of homemade goodness with every spoonful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped apples (about 6 medium apples)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a crockpot, combine apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir until coated.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the mixture becomes soft.
- Blend the cooked mixture until smooth using an immersion blender (optional).
- Stir in vanilla extract and taste; adjust sweetness if desired.
- Cool and store in clean jars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg