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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

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  As I mentioned before, we are now the proud owners of an apple tree! I have no idea what variety is it, but I’m so excited to be able to get an abundance of free organic apples to use for fall preserving. I’ve shared this slow cooker apple butter recipe before, but thought it would be nice to post again since apple season is upon us.

 

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

apples (enough to fill crock pot)

1 1/2 tbsp vanilla

2 tsp cinnamon

1 1/2 cups sugar

2/3 cup brown sugar

 

1. Peel, core and slice apples. We used one of these:

 

 2. Put apples and vanilla in slow cooker. Set on low for 8 hours. I left it overnight. 

 

It should look like this in the morning:

 

3. Mash apples and mix in cinnamon and sugars. Continue cooking another 6 hours. Process in blender for a smooth consistency.

 

 Should make about 6 pints. Using USDA safe canning practices, process in water bath canner for 10 minutes or store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

 
 

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Ingredients

  • apples (enough to fill crock pot)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Peel, core and slice apples.
  2. Put apple slices in slow cooker with vanilla.
  3. Cook on low 8 hours.
  4. Mash apples. Add cinnamon and sugars.
  5. Cook on low 6 hours.
  6. Process in blender until smooth.
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  4. Crystal Rose says

    I made this today. I made a half batch in my regular sized (large) crockpot. I let it cook for 9 hours instead of 8 before mashing it up. That's when I added the vanilla. Because the batch was smaller it was ready in 2 hours after that. It was still a bit wet so I left the lid off while it cooled. That helped a lot. I used this for an almond & apple butter sandwich for lunch- delicious! I love your series and recipe, keep it up! ^_^
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  5. Cathy says

    I love this, I never knew you could do apple butter in the crock pot! Pinned to try this amazing recipe! That is a lot of apples! I would love an apple tree :-) Saying hello from thrifty Thursday! Cathy
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  6. Amanda says

    Errrrmagerrrrd! This was amazingggg! I started it this morning, so I'm letting it sit on "Keep Warm" overnight, since there is NO WAY I will stay up to can it tonight. I have been in the kitchen all day, making this apple butter, quarts and quarts of apple pie filling, and dried apples. It has been pretty funny watching my dehydrator, 2 slow cookers, AND the water bath canner going all at once. And there is barely a dent in the tree! Good luck with your apple season and thanks for the delish recipe!!!
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    • Missy Rakes says

      I have an apple tree too and I've already made 9 pints of apple butter, 6 quarts of apple sauce, 4 pints of Red Hot cinnamon apples, 7 bags of freezer apple pie filling, 1 load of dehydrated apple rings and 3 gallons of apple cider! And we still have more apples to go! Crazy! Anyway, I hope you enjoy the recipe and thanks so much for featuring me!! Have a great weekend!
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  12. Christina says

    After the apple butter is canned, how long does it last on the shelf? Most of the recipes I am seeing are calling for the jars to be frozen, but I don't want to keep it in the freezer. Help?!
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  13. Annalee Thomasson says

    I can't WAIT to try this recipe!! I never even thought about making this in a crock pot! We get some amazing apple butter when we're home to visit Amish Country in Pennsylvania, I can't wait to see how this compares! Thanks for sharing!
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  14. Ruth says

    Enjoyed reading your website,great ideas,looking forward to trying your Recipes,can't wait to see what you post next!! Thank you
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  15. carly says

    this sounds so great!! I'm making it this weekend, I noticed the only liquid you add is the vanilla. The apples won't burn on the bottom? Thanks
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  18. Rachel says

    I am SO super excited to try this! We have a huge apple tree that is just over abundant with apples this year! Do you know if this recipe freezes well? I've never canned before, but I will attempt to figure that out if freezing isn't a good option. TIA! Rachel
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    • Missy Rakes says

      I have never tried freezing apple butter, but I think it would probably be fine. Search for "Freezer Apple Butter" and see if anything comes up. I freeze apple pie filling so I don't see why you couldn't freeze apple butter.
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  19. Joy Means says

    I made this last night. I feel like it is done but it seems very juicy. Is this normal? Does it need to cook longer or just cool down?
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  20. Dee says

    I wish I had this recipe a few weeks back after be went apple picking. Been wanting to make apple butter for ages now, definitely keeping this in my back pocket for next year. Looks super easy & yummy.
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  22. Tammy Grindle says

    My overnight apple butter was great ,my family was amazed I told them I found the recipe on your site. Now my family are always looking for recipes on graceful little honey bee. Thank you so much
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  23. Sharon Koitzsch says

    The picture looks more like applesauce than apple butter, it's usually a darker brown. My mother and grandmother made apple butter every year, the old fashioned way. I used to make it that way too, but hadn't made any for some time. Then I saw a recipe for crock-pot apple butter and decided to use up about twelve cans of applesauce that I had accumulated. It works great, but you need to vent it. I have a large oval crock-pot, so I laid two chopsticks across it and set the lid on them. It worked great, I don't remember just how long it took, but it should be dark brown. I like to use some brown sugar and plenty of cinnamon, you might even like a bit of nutmeg and/or cloves for added flavor. I'm 72, so I know old fashioned.
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  24. Tracy says

    What kind of apples?? Different apples are good for different recipes. Some require tart others sweet. I do not see enough information in these recipes.
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  30. Linda pellicane says

    I loved, loved, loved this recipe! Making it for gifts but also plenty for myself. I like that it only has cinnamon as a spice and vanilla as flavoring. The brown sugar is a nice flavor touch also.
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