Description

This Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe is the perfect way to embrace the flavors of fall with minimal effort. A sweet, spiced spread made from apples, sugar, and warm spices, cooked low and slow until caramelized perfection. Great on toast, pancakes, or right off the spoon!

Ingredients

Scale

6 to 8 medium-sized apples (about 3 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup granulated sugar (200 g), or to taste
1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5 g)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (0.5 g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml)

Instructions

Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into small uniform pieces.
Add the apples to the slow cooker along with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Stir to evenly coat the apples with the spices and sugars.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours until apples are deeply caramelized and soft.
Use an immersion blender to puree the apple mixture until smooth (or blend in batches using a regular blender).
Return the puree to the slow cooker and cook uncovered for an additional 1 hour to thicken.
Let cool, then store in clean, airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Mixing sweet and tart apples like Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith creates a complex flavor. Taste and adjust sweetness and spices as you go. For variation, try ginger, cardamom, or even a touch of cayenne for heat. Use honey or maple syrup as natural sweetener alternatives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours
Category: Spread
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 45
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: slow cooker apple butter, fall recipe, apple spread, easy apple butter