Crock Pot Apple Butter for Canning
A delightful spread made from a mix of sweet and tart apples, perfect for canning and enjoying throughout the year.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 to 8 medium-sized medium-sized apples (a mix of Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith) Use a mix of sweet and tart varieties.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of apples.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Brightens flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into manageable pieces.
- Place the apple slices into the Crock Pot, packing them for even cooking.
Mixing
- Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice over the apples, then stir gently to coat evenly.
Cooking
- Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
- Once done, blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- If the apple butter is too runny, continue cooking uncovered until it thickens.
Canning
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water.
- Ladle the apple butter into the sterilized jars, leaving space at the top.
- Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath.
- Allow jars to cool before storing in a cool, dark pantry.
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Notes
Keep jars labeled with the date and consume within a year. Refrigerate any opened jars and use within two weeks.