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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

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword apple butter, apples, slow cooker
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