Unlock the magic of Amazing Apple Butter, a velvety spread that captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful. Begin by selecting a variety of apples, balancing sweetness and tartness, and allowing their natural flavors to shine.
Peel, core, and slice the apples, then combine them with sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of cloves in a slow cooker. The low and slow cooking process allows the apples to break down and caramelize, intensifying their sweetness and creating a rich, flavorful butter.
As the mixture simmers, your home will be filled with the comforting aroma of spiced apples, creating an inviting atmosphere. Stir the concoction occasionally to ensure even cooking, watching as it transforms into a luscious, golden brown apple butter.
Adjust the sweetness and spices to your liking, creating a personalized Amazing Apple Butter that embodies the warm and cozy flavors of fall. Once the desired consistency is achieved, blend the mixture to smooth perfection.
Let the apple butter cool before transferring it to jars, ready to be spread on toast, swirled into yogurt, or used as a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. This homemade creation not only embodies the art of slow-cooking but also offers a jar full of love and flavors that deepen with time.
Gift jars of Amazing Apple Butter to friends and family, allowing them to savor the taste of autumn any time of the year. Whether enjoyed on a lazy Sunday morning or shared during festive gatherings, this apple butter is truly amazing—a testament to the simple joys of slow cooking and the rich, comforting flavors it imparts.
Amazing Apple Butter Recipe | S2Recipes
Details Amazing Apple Butter Recipes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 hrs 25 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 48
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients For Amazing Apple Butter Recipes
10 pounds apples, quartered
4 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
6 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings
Instructions: Amazing Apple Butter Recipes
Step 1: Combine apples and apple juice in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook at a simmer until apples are soft and mushy, 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 2: Spoon apples into a food mill and process into puree while discarding the cores and peels remaining in the mill. Transfer process apples to a slow cooker.
Step 3: Cook on High with the lid off until the moisture evaporates and the volume reduces by about half, overnight to 24 hours.
Step 4: Stir sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice through the apple puree.
Step 5: Continue cooking on High until mixture mounds on a chilled plate without any water separating from the edges, another 2 to 6 hours.
Step 6: Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
Step 7: Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 8: Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
I halfed the recipe because i didn't have that many apples. I also forgot to add the apple cider vinegar. But still came out yummy.
This is my go to canning recipe for apple butter
This turned out amazing. I had a lot of apples that I needed to use so I made a double batch and I had two crockpots going. Both cooked at different temperatures so I had to make adjustments, but I had to cook on low for both of them. I ran out of cloves so I only used a pinch of cloves but some family members don't care for cloves. I thought the allspice had enough clove in it to make sufficient without the cloves. Will be keeping this recipe and making it again.
I did not make as much as the recipe called for and appreciated the ability to change the amount through allrecipes.I made four 8 oz. jars and had little left over for immediate consumption. So yummy. Will definitely make again.
Just finished canning this apple butter and it truly is amazing. So easy and the texture is perfect. Let it simmer overnight in my slow cooker. It did not scorch and by mid-morning it was ready to can. Only change I made was to add a little more cinnamon than the recipe calls for. Love that it is so low in refined sugar compared to other recipes.
Actually made as directed, lil heavy handed on spices. Took lot longer in crock pot, to cook down than I expected, might try stove top next time, but Abble Butter was so Amazing, family raved.! But I would likecto Thank mostly for eady, step by step canning instructions,!! It was my first, tryed other sites. But for me yours was so easy to understand. Turned out great, going to make more for gifts.
I made about 20 small jars of this apple butter and 10 fresh loaves of bread cut lengthwise to give me 2 loaves out of each. These were then given as Christmas gifts to all my family. They loved it so much some wanted the recipe. I had a slice of homemade bread spread some peanut butter on it and then this apple butter and it took me back to my childhood days. Thank you for this recipe, so yummy
