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Best Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Butter (Easy Fall Recipe)

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This slow cooker apple butter is deep, spiced, and velvety, capturing the essence of autumn in a jar. It’s the perfect spread for fall gatherings, made with simple ingredients and minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds apples (about 10–12 medium apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped; a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Apples (20 minutes): Peel, core, and roughly chop all the apples into 1-2 inch chunks. Toss them in a large bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Combine in the Slow Cooker (5 minutes): Add the chopped apples to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Sprinkle granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt over the top. Stir until apples are evenly coated. Do not add water.
  3. Cook on Low (10 to 12 hours): Cover and cook on low for 8 hours undisturbed. After 8 hours, stir. Apples should be very soft and falling apart. If still firm, cook another 1-2 hours.
  4. Blend Until Smooth (5 minutes): Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture directly in the slow cooker until smooth. If using a regular blender, let cool 10 minutes first, then blend in batches, filling no more than halfway.
  5. Continue Cooking (2 to 4 hours): Return slow cooker to low, propping the lid open slightly with a wooden spoon handle to let steam escape. Stir every 30 minutes. Cook until dark, thick, and spreadable (jam-like consistency).
  6. Add the Vanilla and Final Seasoning (2 minutes): Stir in vanilla extract. Taste and adjust spices if needed. Cook another 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Cool and Store (30 minutes): Let apple butter cool completely in the slow cooker. Ladle into clean mason jars or airtight containers. Seal and refrigerate.

Notes

For a chunkier apple butter, skip the blending step and mash with a potato masher. To prevent scorching, stir every 30 minutes during the thickening phase. The apple butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months. For shelf-stable gifts, process jars in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.

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