Crock Pot Apple Butter
Rich and silky homemade apple butter is so easy to make! The crock pot does all the work and results in absolutely perfect apple butter. Full of fall spices, this apple butter spreads deliciously on a piece of toast, english muffin or biscuit. Or can it and give as gifts. Everyone will rave over the best apple butter ever!
Ingredients
| Apples | 8 ((4 Granny Smith, 4 | |
| Sugar | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Cinnamon | To Taste | |
| Ground ginger | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cloves | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon |
Directions
MAKING:
1. Combine all ingredients in a Crock Pot.
2. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce to low.
3. Cook for approximately 5 hours, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and dark golden brown.
4. Puree in a blender. Then add back to Crock Pot.
5. Mix well. Cook until thick.
6. Spoon into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 3/4 inch headspace.
7. Using a knife, poke apple butter in jars to remove air bubbles.
8. Wipe rims of jars with a wet paper towel. Secure with lids and rings.
9. Place in a boiling water bath, making sure jars are covered with water by about 3 inches. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
SERVING:
10. Set on a towel to cool. You will hear the "pop" almost immediately. Check the seals to make sure they are sealed. Let cool. Enjoy!!
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