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A beautifully presented jar of homemade apple butter, rich and deep golden brown in color, with a smooth, glossy texture. The jar is placed on a rustic wooden table, surrounded by fresh tart apples, cinnamon sticks, and a wooden spoon with a dollop of apple butter. A slice of toasted bread with apple butter spread on it sits beside the jar. Soft, natural lighting enhances the warm and cozy feel of the scene.

Homemade Apple Butter

This rich, spiced apple butter is slow-cooked to perfection, making it a delicious spread for toast or a healthy substitute for oil in baking!
Portions:4 cups
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time:12 hours
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Equipment

  • 4-quart slow cooker
  • Immersion blender (optional)
  • Mixing spoon
  • Peeler
  • sharp knife
  • Storage jars or freezer containers

Ingredients

  • 6 large tart apples peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Core and chop the apples into small pieces.
  • In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine the apples, brown sugar, sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apple butter is thick and deep golden brown.
  • For a thicker consistency, remove the lid after 8 hours and continue cooking uncovered.
  • Stir more frequently as the mixture thickens to prevent burning, scraping the sides and bottom of the slow cooker thoroughly each time.
  • If a smoother texture is desired, blend the apple butter using an immersion blender.
  • Spoon into sterilized 1-cup jars or freezer containers for storage.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 2 months.
Serving Tip:
Enjoy spread on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or as a substitute for oil in baked goods.
Wine Advice:
Pairs wonderfully with a crisp hard cider or a glass of spiced mulled wine.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 40 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 0 g | Fiber: 0.5 g | Sugar: 9 g | Salt: 0 g
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Fruit / Side Dish / Store food
Country American
Season: Autumn
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