Mom's Easy Apple Butter

Mom's Easy Apple Butter

Simple and Delicious Apple Butter Recipe

Apple butter is a timeless treat that’s both versatile and delicious. Whether you’re spreading it on toast, adding it to baked goods, or gifting a jar to a friend, this simple apple butter recipe will quickly become a household favorite. With its rich, spiced flavor and smooth texture, it’s a perfect way to make the most of your apple harvest.

Ingredients

  • 12 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • Scant ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • Scant ¼ teaspoon salt

This recipe is a wonderful blend of sweet and spiced flavors, perfect for any occasion.

Directions

  1. Place the chopped apples in a 3 ½-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Pour this mixture over the apples and mix well to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. The apple butter should become thick and dark brown.
  4. Uncover the slow cooker and cook on low for an additional hour, stirring occasionally with a whisk to achieve a smooth consistency.

Canning Your Apple Butter

  1. Spoon the finished apple butter into sterilized jars.
  2. Using a water bath canner, process the jars for 5 minutes. Adjust processing time to 10 minutes if over 1,000 feet elevation or 15 minutes for over 6,000 feet or if using quart-sized jars.
  3. Let the jars cool, ensuring that the lids “pop” and seal properly. If any jars fail to seal, refrigerate and use them first or reprocess with new jars and lids.

Why Make Apple Butter?

Apple butter is a fantastic way to preserve apples and enjoy their sweet, spiced goodness throughout the year. This homemade apple butter recipe is not only simple but also allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a healthier and more flavorful result.

Serve your apple butter with fresh bread, pancakes, or even as a topping for yogurt. It also makes a delightful gift for the holidays or any special occasion.

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