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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Diana
Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with our easy slow cooker apple butter recipe. Minimal effort for maximum taste!
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Servings 6 to 8 half pints
Calories 421
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Course Sauces and Seasonings
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pounds apples
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Zest and Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prep the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly and add them to the slow cooker.
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  • Combine: Add the brown and granulated sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla to a bowl and mix to blend. Add to the slow cooker and stir to coat the apple slices.
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  • Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for about 5 hours. The apples should be very tender.
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  • Process: Use an immersion blender to blend the apples and liquids until smooth, or transfer everything to a blender and pulse until smooth. If the mixture is too thin, put it back in the slow cooker and cook on high until thickened.
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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 110gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 11gSugar: 93gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple butter, apples, slow cooker
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