Making Homemade Apple Butter
Easy Crockpot Apple Butter
Enjoy apple season with this simple homemade apple butter recipe. Made in a slow cooker, it fills your kitchen with the aroma of apples and warm spices while creating a delicious spread for toast, biscuits, muffins, and more.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Place all ingredients into a slow cooker and stir until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible. The apple butter is ready when it becomes thick, smooth, and glossy. Allow the apple butter to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator or freeze in small containers for longer storage.
Yield: About 4 cups apple butter.Kid Cooking Tip
Kids can measure the ingredients, help stir the mixture, and label containers before storing the finished apple butter.Serving Ideas
Spread apple butter on toast, English muffins, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, bagels, or use it as a topping for oatmeal and yogurt.Variation Ideas
Add a pinch of nutmeg, allspice, or apple pie spice for additional flavor. You can also reduce the sugar slightly if using sweetened applesauce.More Apple Recipes
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