Apple Butter Recipe
This classic, heartwarming Apple butter spread has been a kitchen staple for generations, offering a sweet and comforting flavor that's sure to please.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Immersion blender or regular blender
- Large spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 10-12 apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and core the apples. Then, chop them into chunks.
- Place the apple chunks in your slow cooker.Add both types of sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the apples.
- Stir everything together until the apples are well-coated with the sugar and spices.Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the apples become soft and can be easily mashed.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a regular blender to blend until smooth.Return the blended mixture to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 1-2 hours, uncovered, to thicken the apple butter.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness and spices if needed.Once the apple butter reaches your desired consistency, let it cool.
- Store it in sterilized jars in the refrigerator.