Slow Cooker Apple Butter (No Peeling!) Recipe
This Slow Cooker Apple Butter recipe is an easy, no-peel method to create a smooth, spiced apple spread perfect for toast, baking, or adding to your favorite dishes. Made with natural sweeteners and warm spices, it cooks low and slow for a rich, deep flavor and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups of apple butter 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Apple Butter Ingredients
- 6 lbs Apples (cubed, cores and stems removed)
- 3/4 Cup Erythritol (or preferred granulated sweetener)
- 3/4 Cup Erythritol Brown Sugar (or preferred Dark Brown Sugar)
- 2 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 3/4 Tsp Ground Allspice
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
- Optional: 1 Tsp Vanilla or Maple Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Place the cubed apples with cores and stems removed into a large slow cooker. This forms the base of your apple butter.
- Add Ingredients: Sprinkle the erythritol, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves evenly over the apples in the slow cooker.
- Cook First Stage: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours. During this time, no stirring is needed as the apples soften and start to break down.
- Mash and Blend: Remove the lid after 4 hours, mash the apples slightly with a utensil, then carefully transfer the mixture to a large blender. Blend until completely smooth for a silky texture.
- Cook Final Stage: Pour the blended apple mixture back into the slow cooker. Cook on high with the lid slightly ajar for another 4-5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent sticking and to allow the apple butter to thicken.
- Cool and Store: Let the apple butter cool slightly before transferring it into glass jars. Store the jars in the refrigerator where it will keep fresh for 3-4 weeks.
Notes
- Do not peel the apples; the slow cooking softens the skins sufficiently for blending.
- Adjust the sweetener to taste; you can substitute erythritol with regular sugar or other granulated sweeteners.
- For extra flavor, add vanilla or maple extract during the blending step.
- Use a large slow cooker to accommodate the volume of apples and avoid overflow.
- Stirring every 30 minutes in the final cooking stage prevents burning and ensures even thickening.
- Apple butter can be canned using proper sterilization methods for longer storage beyond refrigeration.
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