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Amish style applebutter

Amish-style Crockpot Apple Butter

Rich, old-fashioned Amish-style apple butter made easy in the crockpot. No peeling, no fuss—just deep fall flavor in every spoonful.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 hours
Total Time:12 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 6-qt slow cooker
  • apple peeler-corer-slicer

Ingredients

  • 6-7 pounds apples- Jonathan, McIntosh, or Honeycrisp work best
  • 1/4 cup fresh apple cider
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (may use light brown sugar)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Wash, core, peel and chop apples.
  • Add apples to the crockpot and sprinkle in all the spices, sugars, and cider.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours, overnight if possible.
  • When apples are completely soft, add vanilla extract and blend with an immersion blender until silky smooth.
  • For classic thick Amish-style apple butter, leave the lid off and cook another 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally until dark and glossy.
  • Spoon into jars. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks - or freeze in freezer-safe containers — or preserve it and enjoy all winter long

Notes

*Calories are approximate per tablespoon
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Amish apple butter recipe, Crockpot apple butter, homemade apple butter, old-fashioned apple butter, slow cooker apple butter
Servings: 5 pint jars
Calories: 26kcal
Author: dani
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