Mini Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe
This Mini Slow Cooker Apple Butter recipe is a simple and flavorful way to transform fresh apples into a smooth, spiced spread perfect for toast, muffins, or even as a topping for desserts. Cooked slowly with warm spices and natural sweetness, this homemade apple butter offers a comforting taste of fall all year round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: ¾ cup (96 grams, 3.38 oz) 1x
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 1 ½ pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
Spices and Sweeteners
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch ground allspice
Additional Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces to ensure even cooking and smooth texture.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Place the chopped apples into a 1 ½-quart slow cooker, then add granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir well to mix all components together.
- Cook covered: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low setting for 8 hours or on high setting for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Thicken the apple butter: Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered on low for an additional hour. This step helps thicken the mixture to the right consistency.
- Blend to smooth texture: Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the apple mixture until smooth. If using a regular blender, vent the lid carefully, cover with a towel, and blend slowly to avoid splatters.
- Cool and store: Allow the apple butter to cool, then transfer it to a clean glass container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Using a slow cooker allows for a hands-off, gentle cooking process that brings out natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Feel free to adjust spices to your preference for a stronger cinnamon or nutmeg flavor.
- Ensure the apples are peeled and cored for the smoothest apple butter texture.
- This recipe yields about ¾ cup (96 grams) of apple butter; double ingredients if you want a larger batch.
- Refrigerated apple butter lasts up to two weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
- Use apples that are good for cooking such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp for best flavor.
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