Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this effortless Spiced Apple Butter made in your slow cooker. The combination of sweet Fuji and tart Granny Smith apples, simmered with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creates a velvety spread that’s perfect for toast, pancakes, or as a delightful holiday gift. This recipe captures the essence of autumn and fills your kitchen with an enchanting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (mix of Fuji and Granny Smith)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or 3/4 cup brown sugar)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a slow cooker, combine apple pieces with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice. Stir well to coat the apples.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until apples are soft.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Adjust sweetness or spices if desired.
- Transfer to sterilized jars while warm; seal tightly and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg