Apple Butter in the Crockpot (Print Version)
A slow-simmered preserve made with apples, sugar and cinnamon that develops rich flavor over 8-10 hours in your crockpot.
# Ingredients:
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6 lbs apples, peeled and roughly chopped (Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
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3 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
# Steps:
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Place the apples in the crockpot and top with sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cover with lid and set to HIGH. After a few hours, uncover, stir and continue cooking with the lid off.
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Continue simmering until the mixture is thickened and dark brown. Stir occasionally as needed to prevent sticking.
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When the liquid is absorbed, after 8-10 hours, blend until smooth using an immersion blender directly in the crockpot, or transfer the mixture to a blender to puree.
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Adjust thickness by leaving the apple butter in the crockpot on LOW and uncovered. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the sides. This process typically takes 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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When the apple butter reaches desired consistency, transfer immediately into sterile canning jars.
# Notes:
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This recipe yields enough apple butter to fill approximately four 8-ounce (1/2 pint) jars.