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Crockpot Apple Butter

This intensely spicy apple spread can be used in place of jam.  Anywhere you need a sweet apple taste is a good place for apple butter.  You can cut the recipe in half if your Crock Pot isn't large enough for this amount.

Course Sauce
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs apples, any variety
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Peel and core apples.  Cut into chunks and place in Crock Pot.

  2. Add the apple cider, lemon juice, sugar and spices. Stir.

  3. Cook on high for 1 hour. Turn the heat down to low and cook for another 3-4 hours.  Give it an occasional stir.  You can also use a potato masher to break up the apples as they cook.

  4. Either use an immersion blender or your food processor to puree the apples into a smooth, creamy spread.  If the apple butter is not thick enough, return to the crockpot for 30-60 minutes to thicken.  Pour into sanitized jars and refrigerate right away.