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Crockpot Homemade Apple Butter

  • Feb 2
  • 2 min read

Some recipes are as much about the journey as they are the final product—and this Crockpot Homemade Apple Butter is exactly that. It starts with apples, but it ends with memories. On our family farm along Jellico Creek, the apples are hard to beat. Storms have taken their toll on the trees over the years, so when the harvest runs short, a trip to a local apple orchard becomes part of the adventure. Either way, this recipe is rooted in tradition, patience, and the simple joy of letting something wonderful simmer low and slow.


This apple butter fills the house with the warm, cozy scent of fall and requires very little hands-on time. Just set it up, let it cook overnight, and wake up to something truly special.




Choosing Your Apples

Avoid tart, firm apples for this recipe. The best varieties include:

  • Gala

  • Fuji

  • McIntosh

Feel free to mix varieties for deeper flavor. No peeling required—just core and chop.


Ingredients

  • 5½ pounds apples, cored and chopped

  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 TBS ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract


Directions

  1. Place chopped apples into a 6-quart crockpot. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.

  2. Cook on low for 10 hours (overnight works perfectly).

  3. Use an immersion blender to purée the apples until smooth.

  4. Continue cooking for an additional 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.


Storing & Canning

  • Refrigerator: Spoon apple butter into pint jars and store in the refrigerator.


  • Canning:

    • Sterilize lids and rings for 3 pint jars or 6 half-pint jars.

    • Carefully place filled jars into a water bath.

    • Bring to a boil and process for 15 minutes.

    • Remove from canner and allow to cool. Listen for the satisfying pop of the lids to ensure a good seal.




Share the Goodness

This is your chance to be a Food Fairy 🧚‍♀️ Apple butter makes an incredible gift—thoughtful, homemade, and filled with warmth. Spread it on biscuits, swirl it into oatmeal, spoon it over yogurt, or share a jar with someone who could use a little extra sweetness.


Simple ingredients. A slow cooker. And a whole lot of heart.

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