Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter. This easy-to-make spread is a delightful addition to your breakfast or snack routine and will fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of cinnamon-spiced apples. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you can create a rich and thick apple butter perfect for slathering on toast, topping pancakes, or even enhancing your favorite desserts. This recipe offers versatility in use and makes for a thoughtful homemade gift during the holidays. Enjoy this delicious treat that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but is also made with natural ingredients for a healthier option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs. apples (any variety, like Gala)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 dashes salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into manageable pieces.
- Combine ingredients: Place sliced apples in the slow cooker along with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and set the slow cooker to HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 8-10 hours.
- Blend: Once cooking is complete, transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on HIGH
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg