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Homemade Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter

Homemade Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes to 10 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 3 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Description

This Homemade Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter is a sweet and cozy spread that infuses your home with warm, comforting aromas. Made with a blend of sweet and tart apples, pure maple syrup, and aromatic spices, this effortless slow cooker recipe yields a smooth, richly flavored apple butter perfect for toast, snacks, or gifting. Slow cooking allows flavors to meld beautifully while concentrating natural sweetness without refined sugars.

Ingredients

Scale

Apples

  • 6 cups mixed apples (such as Fuji and Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and chopped

Sweeteners and Flavorings

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and chop your apples into roughly equal-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Add chopped apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix evenly.
  3. Cook on Low: Set slow cooker to low heat and cook for 8 to 10 hours. Stir every couple of hours if possible.
  4. Blend for Smoothness: Once apples are soft and dark, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth or pulse for chunkier texture.
  5. Cook Without Lid to Thicken: Leave slow cooker uncovered and continue cooking for an additional 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to evaporate excess moisture.
  6. Cool and Store: Pour apple butter into clean jars or containers. Let cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.
  • Cook on low setting for best texture and to avoid burning.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  • Store apple butter in sterilized jars for extended freshness.
  • Use pure grade A maple syrup for natural sweetness and aroma.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours
  • Category: Condiments
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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