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Crock Pot Apple Butter for Canning Recipe

Crock Pot Apple Butter for Canning Recipe
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Learn how to make delicious Crock Pot Apple Butter for Canning with this easy recipe. Perfect for preserving the flavors of fall to enjoy all year round.

Ingredients

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    Apples:

  • 6 lbs apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

    • Sugars:

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed

    • Spices:

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

    • Additional:

  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or water

Instructions

  1. Prep Apples: Place prepared apples into the crockpot.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add sugars, spices, salt, and apple cider. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and dark brown.
  4. Blend: Remove lid and blend apple mixture until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Thicken: Continue cooking uncovered on low for 1–2 hours to thicken.
  6. Canning: Ladle hot apple butter into jars, leaving space. Process in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.
  7. Cool: Allow jars to cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
  • Apple butter will thicken as it cools.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening.

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