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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Made with no added sugar, this easy slow cooker apple butter recipe is scented with cinnamon and other warm fall spices.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 35kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds apples (such as Gala, Fuji or Golden Delicious) cored and roughy chopped
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and mix well. Cook on Low for 8 Hours.
  • Transfer cooked apples to a food processor and puree until smooth. If you prefer a thicker consistency, return to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 3 hours on low with the lid off. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Leave the skin on for maximum nutrition benefits.
If you prefer sweeter apple butter, add 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg