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Sweet caramel apple butter in glass jars, homemade autumn spread.

Apple Butter Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 1/2 pounds sweet apples such as Golden Delicious, Fuji, or Gala
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 pinches kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Core and chop the apples into small pieces (about 1/4 inch).
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  • In a large slow cooker, add the chopped apples. In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cloves. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and stir to combine.
    Cooked chopped apples and seasonings in a slow cooker for baking recipes.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook the apple mixture for 9-10 hours.
  • Use an immersion blender to purée the apples until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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  • Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 2 hours, uncovered. Stir the mixture occasionally.
  • Allow the apple butter to cool and then store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 75mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Apple Butter
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