Description
Learn how to make delicious apple butter at home with this easy canning recipe. Slow cook a blend of sweet and tart apples with warm spices until thick and spreadable, perfect for preserving the flavors of fall.
Ingredients
Apples:
6 pounds of apples (a mix of sweet and tart, such as Fuji and Granny Smith), cored and chopped;
Sugars and Spices:
2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Place the chopped apples into a large slow cooker.
- Cook the Mixture: Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft and dark brown.
- Final Steps: Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Continue cooking uncovered on low for 1 to 2 more hours, stirring occasionally, until thick and spreadable.
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender.
To can, sterilize jars and lids. Pour the hot apple butter into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace. Wipe the rims, apply lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if needed). Let cool completely and check seals before storing.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, peel the apples before cooking.
- You can adjust the sweetness depending on the apple variety.
- Apple butter can also be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
