Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes Slow Cooker Apple Butter for Food Gifts 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews 1 Photo After trying a few different recipes and methods for gifts this year, I finally found one that worked well in the kitchen and in the jar! Everyone thought this one was perfect - not too sweet, but just right! Serve immediately, can into sterilized jars and process, or cool and freeze. Recipe by Maria Published on June 18, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 22 hrs Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 22 hrs 20 mins Servings: 64 Yield: 8 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 10 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, or more to taste ½ teaspoon ground cloves (Optional) ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 half pint canning jars with lids and rings Directions Cook apples in slow cooker on Low until apples are very soft, about 18 hours. Puree apples in a blender or food processor; return pureed apples to the slow cooker. Stir sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg through the pureed apples. Continue cooking on Low until thick, about 4 hours. 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. 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 for 10 minutes. 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. Cook's Note: Adjust the sugar for the apple type. Tart varieties like Granny Smith could use another 1/2 cup. The best varieties for these are Jonagold and Jonathan. Any single variety you would use for applesauce. I canned this in 1-pint jars for 12 minutes. If you don't have a slow cooker, a 6-quart Dutch oven in your oven at 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) will do. Cut the cooking time at least in half. The texture will not be quite as smooth and you will need to stir it every couple hours. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 24 Calories 6g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 64 Calories 24 % Daily Value * Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 5g Protein 0g Vitamin C 1mg 5% Calcium 2mg 0% Potassium 24mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved