Slow Cooker Apple Butter Easy (Printable Version)
Spreadable apple cinnamon delight slow-cooked for deep flavor. #applebutter #slowcooker #fallflavors #homemade #preserves
# Ingredients:
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5 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
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½ cup brown sugar, adjust to taste
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional for added depth
# Steps:
01 -
Add sliced, peeled apples to a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Sprinkle apples with brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
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Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and dark brown.
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Use an immersion blender (or transfer contents in batches to a blender) to puree until smooth.
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Stir in vanilla extract and maple syrup if desired, and cook uncovered on low for 1-2 more hours, until thickened to your liking.
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Let apple butter cool thoroughly and store in airtight jars in the fridge or freeze.