All-Day Apple Butter

This apple butter cooks real slow but is well worth the wait. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, the amount of sugar may be adjusted to taste.


Side Dish · Sauces and Condiments · Canning and Preserving Recipes · Fruit Butter Recipes


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 11 hrs
Servings: 128
Total Time: 11 hrs 30 mins
Yield: 4 pints

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 5 ½ pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped

  • 4 cups white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon salt


Directions

  1. Place apples in a slow cooker. Mix sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl; pour over apples and mix well.

  2. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.

  3. Reduce heat to Low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and dark brown, 9 to 11 hours.

  4. Uncover and continue cooking on Low for 1 hour. Stir with a whisk to increase smoothness if desired.

  5. Spoon mixture into sterile containers, cover, and refrigerate or freeze.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
34 Calories
9g Carbs
0g Protein


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