Apple Butter

7h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shred 9 lbs of pink lady apples, keeping the peels on.
  2. 2Put the shredded apples in a bowl.
  3. 3Add 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar to the apples.
  4. 4Add 1/2 cup of maple syrup.
  5. 5Add 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.
  6. 6Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
  8. 8Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
  9. 9Transfer the apple mixture to a crockpot.
  10. 10Add about 1/2 cup of apple cider to the crockpot.
  11. 11Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 6 hours, stirring every hour or so.
  12. 12After 6 hours, remove the lid and use an immersion blender to blend the apples into a smooth paste.
  13. 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.