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If you are looking for an easy Homemade Apple Butter recipe then look no further.This simple recipe is made in a crockpot and requires only a few minutes of prep time. Taste just like fall in a jar!
I am lucky enough to live pretty close to where I can pick up some of the best homemade apple butter, made by the Amish, without having to spend time in the kitchen prepping for an all-day cook-a-thon.
However, I would be missing one delicious thing, and that would be the smell of it cooking.
The scent of apples is my favorite, and with all those apples mixed with cinnamon and brown sugar and all that yumminess is heavenly.
It's like a big ole pot of fall.
If you haven't made homemade apple butter then what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen but don't forget your apple peeler and corer.
Ingredients you will need:
- 4Lbs.ApplesPeeled and Chopped
- 2CupsApple Cider
- 1CupPacked Light Brown Sugar
- 1TablespoonLemon Juice
- 1TeaspoonGround Cinnamon
- 1TeaspoonVanilla Extract
- A pinch of Kosher Salt
How do you make apple butter from scratch?
Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker and let cook for 8-10 hours on low.
Puree the mixture with an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth.
Transfer the apple butter into mason jars or an airtight container. It will stay good in the fridge for approximately 2 weeks.
This apple butter is so delicious and great on all sorts of things from biscuits and toast to pancakes and waffles.
I made it in my slow cooker and it turned out the best yet. If you are looking for a slow cooker upgrade or don't own one of your own already you should definitely check out the Ninja Foodi.
I just picked this one up and it works great! Not only can you slow cook but you can also pressure cook and air fry.
Which apples are best for apple butter?
Softer varieties of apples such asFuji, Golden Delicious, and McIntosh, cook down the fastest, but you can choose just about any kind of apple you like or have on hand.
How long does apple butter last homemade?
It will keepin your refrigerator for up to 3 months, or in the freezer for up to one year.
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Homemade Apple Butter
If you are looking for an easy Homemade Apple Butter recipe then look no further.This simple recipe is made in a crockpot and requires only a few minutes of prep time. Taste just like fall in a jar!
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Servings 4 - 6 Jars
Ingredients
- 4 Lbs. Apples Peeled and Chopped
- 2 Cups Apple Cider
- 1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- A pinch of Kosher Salt
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker and let cook for 8-10 hours on low.
Puree the mixture with an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth.
Transfer the apple butter into mason jars or an airtight container. It is good in the fridge for approximately 2 weeks.
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Casey says
How many 8 oz mason jars can I get out of one batch?
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Melissa Coleman says
5-6 jars
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Patty says
Can I can this apple butter?
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Melissa Coleman says
Patty,
Yes, you definitely could.
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Christina says
Can you bottle/preserve this recipe? Looks so good!
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Melissa Coleman says
Christina, yep you definitely could. 🙂
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Renita says
This makes a huge batch. I'm just concerned that it only keeps for two weeks. If i made the whole batch will it not keep in sealed jars for the winter?
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Melissa Coleman says
Renita, it will definitely last for a long time if you seal the jars. The two week is for non-sealed and just open in the fridge. So say you seal them, once they are open they will last approximately 2 weeks. 🙂
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Amanda says
Oh I really love apple butter. I'm going to try this recipe this weekend!
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Liz Mays says
Oh my goodness does that sound delightful. I've never made it myself, but you sure make it seem easy. I'm gonna do it.
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Donna says
My m-i-l cans and she just gave me 3 jars of apple butter... my husband loves it! And... I want that slow cooker!
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
I love apple butter. I used to always have it on toast with my breakfast.
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Brett says
I'm pretty sure I can smell that now! So much YUM! You're dead on, it makes the whole house smell like Fall.
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krystalskitsch says
I've never made anything like this on my own at home. What a great idea and way healthy!
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Danielle @ We Have It All says
Apple butter in the slow cooker?!? I had no idea you could do that!
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Chrystal @ YUM eating says
I love making apple butter, apple sauce and apple juice this time of year. My husbands aunt lives on the old family farm and they have an apple orchard. Last year we had crates of apples and I got really creative with freezing and canning.
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Ann Bacciaglia says
I have not tried to make my own apple butter. I love making stews in my crock pot.
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Billie says
I don't think I've ever tried apple butter, but I bet it tastes great.
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Melissa Coleman says
If you like apple sauce (esp cinnamon and more of a spicy kind) then you would love it.
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Jeanine says
I've always wanted to try apple butter! I love making apple crisp in the slow cooker! Sooo good!
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Rachelle J says
Yum, I LOVE apple butter! I had no idea you could make it in a crock pot though, how cool!
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Theresa says
I have been thinking about making my own homemade apple butter. This sounds super simple to do in the crockpot. I bet your house smells amazing while it is cooking!
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Melissa Coleman says
Yes it does, you get to enjoy the smells and then enjoy the apple butter. 🙂
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Rosey says
I have yet to try apple butter. I think I'd like it though and I bet it makes the house smell amazing while it's cooking.
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Katrina says
I have never heard of Apple butter. This sounds delicious though!
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Amanda says
I'm a HUGE fan of apple butter! Usually we make it in the oven on a really low heat over night. I will have to try this method!
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Christie says
Crockpot apple butter is just amazing. And the smells in your house are fabulous!
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Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I have never made apple butter. But it looks easy and delicious!!
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Felicia says
I just saved this for later! I love apple butter and I have an abundance of apples right now.
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Mickey says
Oooh, I love apple butter! I've never made it myself, but will definitely have to give this a try.
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Veronica says
apple butter sounds really delicious. I would love to try this
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Shell says
I love apple butter! Thanks for the recipe!
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Pam says
There's nothing like homemade apple butter in the fall! I'll definitely be pulling out my crock-pot for this recipe!
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Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says
I grew up in the south, so I'm all about apple butter. It's so good on biscuits.
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Christina says
I have more than one favorite fall crock pot recipe but I think this one could be a new fave. I haven't had apple butter in a few years and I would love homemade instead of store bought.
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fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
My mom used to make apple butter. I have not had it in years. I may have to make this.
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I absolutely love apple butter. I am definitely adding this to my to-do list!!
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Janel (A Mom's Take) says
That looks delicious. I'd love to spread that on some homemade, warm cornbread. I like chili in the fall.
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