Crock Pot Apple Butter Recipe

We hope you enjoy this Fall festive treat courtesy of our Buyer Specialist Stacey McCellan!

INGREDIENTS

6 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the apples in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples and mix well.

2. Cook in slow cooker on low for about 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.

3. Uncover, stir in vanilla and continue cooking uncovered on low for about 2 hours.

4. Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.

5. Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze.

6. Serve on breads, muffins, pork chops or just eat it with a spoon.

NOTES

We recommend a combination of Granny Smith, Fuji and Honey Crisp apples for this recipe. Try Monkfruit sweetener if you are trying to limit sugar intake, it is an all natural alternative to traditional sugars! Adjust according to your apples and preferences.