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Easy Overnight Slow Cooker Apple Butter

June 25, 2020 by Missy Rakes 84 Comments

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This overnight slow cooker apple butter is super simple to make and tastes delicious. You may never buy store bought apple butter again!

Finished apple butter in a mason jar sitting on a piece of burlap with a wood background.

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Easy Overnight Slow Cooker Apple Butter

I originally shared this recipe for Slow Cooker Apple Butter back in October of 2013 when I only had one baby and we had an abundance of fresh apples every Fall from our apple tree.

Fast forward seven years and we’ve moved to a new location with no mature apple trees and now have three babies. Oh how time flies.

Anyway, enough reminiscing, this recipe is so easy and delicious and was in dire need of a refresh in order for new readers to discover it’s goodness.

I know it’s not apple season at the moment, but if you find yourself with a few over ripe apples in the refrigerator, then you may want to whip of a batch of this amazing apple butter.

Of course if you’re reading this in the fall, get out that crockpot and start cooking up some of this homemade deliciousness!

My favorite way to eat apple butter is on a homemade biscuit. Mmmmm. It’s seriously like heaven.

I used a 6 qt slow cooker for this recipe, if yours is a different size, you may need to adjust the amount of apples and sugar to fit your needs.

How to Make Overnight Slow Cooker Apple Butter:

Peel, core and slice apples. We used one of these apple peeler, corer, slicers: 

Apple being peeled by a corer, peeler, slicer.

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

Slow cooker full of sliced apples.

It should look like this in the morning: 

Cooked apples in the slow cooker.

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

This recipe 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.

Cooked apple butter in the slow cooker before blending.

Need more delicious fall recipes? Here are some of my favorites:

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Apple Pie Crescent Ring

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Finished apple butter in a mason jar sitting on a piece of burlap with a wood background.
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Make homemade apple butter in your slow cooker overnight!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time14 hours hrs
Total Time14 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 45
Calories: 78kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Apple Peeler, Corer, Slicer

Ingredients

  • 18 apples (or enough to fill 6 qt slow cooker)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Peel, core and slice apples.
  • Put apple slices in slow cooker with vanilla.
  • Cook on low 8 hours.
  • Mash apples. Add cinnamon and sugars.
  • Cook on low 6 hours.
  • Process in blender until smooth.

Notes

I used a 6 qt slow cooker. You may need to adjust the amount of apples and sugar to fit the size of your slow cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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Filed Under: 31 Days to Celebrate Autumn, Appetizers & Sides, canning, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Easy Recipes, Preserving Food, Slow Cooker

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  1. Rachael says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    That sounds and looks delicious, I made a load of caramel apple jam last week, made the whole apartment smell so lovely while it was stewing!
    Reply
    • Missy says

      October 1, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      Caramel Apple Jam sounds delicious!
      Reply
    • Carla says

      October 12, 2013 at 4:46 am

      I would love your caramel apple jam recipe please!
      Reply
  2. Michele Yates says

    October 1, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Hi Missy - LOVE this recipe!! Nothing says fall like apple butter (; I'm joining the 31 Days Challenge too and had to hop over and see what you were up to for day 1...so glad I did. Can't wait to come back for more upcoming posts this month!

    In Gratitude,
    Michele
    The Homesteading Cottage
    Reply
    • Missy says

      October 1, 2013 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! I can't wait to check out everyone else's 31 day series!
      Reply
  3. Georgene G. says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:01 am

    I love apple butter and made a similar recipe a few years ago! It was so easy! I canned it afterwards.
    Reply
  4. Crystal Rose says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    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! ^_^
    Reply
    • Missy says

      October 5, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      I'm so glad you got to try it! Thanks for the encouragement!
      Reply
  5. Cathy says

    September 25, 2014 at 8:15 am

    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
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 25, 2014 at 8:29 am

      Hi Cathy! Thanks for stopping by and I'm so glad you liked the recipe! It really is amazing! I hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  6. Amanda says

    October 4, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    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!!!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 5, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      Wow that's a lot in one day! I usually do one batch of something at once. Have you checked out my Freezer Apple Pie Filling recipe? It's way easier and faster than canning!
      Reply
  7. Carrie This Home says

    October 7, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I bet your house smelled amazing while the apple butter cooked! I may have to try this sometime--pinning!
    Reply
  8. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    October 12, 2014 at 7:55 am

    I NEED to try this! Thanks for linking up with Show Stopper Saturday!
    Reply
  9. Lindsay Eidahl says

    October 12, 2014 at 7:59 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! I need to try this one. Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturdays
    Reply
  10. Lisa says

    October 16, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Pinned to give this a try. Looks great and sounds easy enough. My dad would love it if I make him some homemade apple butter! :)
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 16, 2014 at 11:08 am

      The most time consuming part is peeling and coring the apples, but once that is done it's simple! I hope you (and your dad) enjoy!
      Reply
  11. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Missy, now I know what to do with all the apples that are on my tree! So happy you shared this apple recipe with us at the Show Stopper this week... featuring it tomorrow morning!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 17, 2014 at 11:38 am

      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!
      Reply
  12. Christina says

    January 2, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    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?!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      January 2, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Apple butter can be canned in a water bath canner since it is a high acid food. Canned foods are best used within a year, but will keep for longer.
      Reply
  13. Annalee Thomasson says

    January 7, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    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!
    Reply
  14. Ruth says

    August 4, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Enjoyed reading your website,great ideas,looking forward to trying your Recipes,can't wait to see what you post next!! Thank you
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      August 4, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Thanks Ruth. Have a wonderful day!
      Reply
  15. carly says

    September 3, 2015 at 9:57 am

    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
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 3, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      I haven't had a problem with the apples burning. They will release liquid as they cook down so it should be alright.
      Reply
  16. Glo says

    September 8, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    What size is the crockpot? How many pounds of apples do you use per batch?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 9, 2015 at 8:06 am

      I believe I have a 7 quart crockpot. I'm not sure how many pounds. Sorry.
      Reply
      • Glo says

        September 9, 2015 at 3:46 pm

        My 5 quart crockpot was able to hold 4 pounds of apples. I followed the rest of the recipe and I think I got good results. It sure smelled wonderful near the end of the cooking time!
        Reply
  17. Sharon says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:51 am

    This is so yummie and it also works with peaches, believe it or not.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 10, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Cool. Thanks for sharing!
      Reply
  18. Rachel says

    September 20, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    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
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 20, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      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.
      Reply
  19. Joy Means says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    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?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 4, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      It should be thick, but some liquid is alright. I would let it cool down and see if it thickens up. If not you could always cook it longer.
      Reply
  20. Dee says

    November 25, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    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.
    Reply
  21. Brandi says

    March 6, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    Can you freeze it instead of canning it?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      March 7, 2016 at 9:06 am

      I haven't tried it myself, but I've heard of other people freezing it with success.
      Reply
    • Karen M says

      September 19, 2017 at 7:48 am

      I freeze my Apple sauce. Can't see why you couldn't freeze the butter.
      Reply
  22. Tammy Grindle says

    September 22, 2016 at 8:58 am

    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
    Reply
  23. Sharon Koitzsch says

    September 25, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    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.
    Reply
  24. Tracy says

    December 18, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    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.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 18, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      Sorry for the confusion Tracy. Any apples can be used, but sweet would be preferred. I've made it with both and it turns out great either way.
      Reply
  25. Stephanie Zarr says

    August 17, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    do you hot pack it to can or water bath?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      August 21, 2017 at 9:12 am

      I can it in a water bath canner.
      Reply
  26. Shelley Paquette says

    September 17, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Can this be processed in a water bath ?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 18, 2017 at 8:15 am

      I've always water bath canned it without any problems. You could compare it to the Ball recipe to make sure.
      Reply
  27. Karen M says

    September 19, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Does the Apple butter recipe freeze?
    Reply
  28. Christine says

    November 20, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Hi Missy: I made the Apple butter in the crock pot recipe. It was delicious, fun and easy to make.
    Reply
  29. Judy Schultz says

    January 19, 2018 at 9:18 am

    Can you make the apple butter in a Instant Pot. I love apple butter and this recipe looks delish.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      January 19, 2018 at 10:43 am

      I'm sure there is a way to adapt it for the Instant Pot, but I don't know the specifics.
      Reply
  30. Linda pellicane says

    September 15, 2018 at 11:20 am

    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.
    Reply
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