Apple Butter
Directions
- 1Shred 9 lbs of pink lady apples, keeping the peels on.
- 2Put the shredded apples in a bowl.
- 3Add 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar to the apples.
- 4Add 1/2 cup of maple syrup.
- 5Add 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.
- 6Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves.
- 7Add 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- 8Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
- 9Transfer the apple mixture to a crockpot.
- 10Add about 1/2 cup of apple cider to the crockpot.
- 11Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 6 hours, stirring every hour or so.
- 12After 6 hours, remove the lid and use an immersion blender to blend the apples into a smooth paste.
- 13Keep the lid off and cook on high for another 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring frequently, until the apple butter thickens.
Ingredients
- 9 lbs apples
- 0.5 cup white granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup apple cider
Equipment
shredderbowlcrockpotimmersion blender
Tips
- The sweeter the apple, the less sugar needed.
- Shredding apples cuts down on cooking time.
- Stir every hour during the first 6 hours of cooking.
- Stir more frequently during the last 1-1.5 hours to prevent scorching.
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