Crockpot Apple Butter

I simply love my crock-pot. It helps me make up so many wonderful goodies. Crockpot butter is one of those recipes I love to make. Apple Butter is a traditional fall recipe here in our home. Living just a few miles from several apple orchards it is only right to enjoy all that we can. Apple butter taste great on toast, biscuits, pancakes or simply eat by spoonfuls. While preparing your apple butter in the crockpot your home will receive a yummy fall like smell. No need for potpourri when you have an aroma for that. 

You can use apples of your choice in this recipe. While Jonathon golden apples, gala, honeycrisp, granny smith or a combo of these work best. This recipe was used in a 2.5 quart cooker you can change the recipe as needed if using smaller or larger cooker. 

If you are planning on saving and storing apple butter or give as a gift be sure to put cans in boiling water bath. Find a tutorial  here.  Without canning, keep refrigerated and use within a month or two.

Slow Cooker Apple Butter (adapted from Eclectic Recipes)
Yield: 2 Pints
Printable Recipe

6 apples
1 1/2 cups apple cider (or apple juice)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Peel, core and chop apples, add to slow cooker.
2. Add cider/juice, sugar and spices.
3. Cook on high until bubbly.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook 6-8 hours, stirring every hour. When done, the apple butter will have thickened and be a deep brown color.
5. For a smoother texture, blend to break down any remaining chunks of apple.