Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Apple Butter in the crockpot

I love apple butter, but hating taking a lot of time to make it.  So I converted my grandmum's apple butter recipe into a crockpot recipe.

First, get a bunch of apples(I used around 10 pounds), peel and core them.  Then chop them up into small pieces.  Place them in the crock pot until it is full.  I then always add 2 cups of apple cider(really helps the flavor) and my spice blend of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, small dash of ginger, allspice, and cardamon.  Stir these into the apple pieces and put the lid on.
Forgive the horrible picture.

I let this cook down until the apples are all mush. . . then I cook it some more.  I cook mine until it is a really dark amber color and almost all the moisture(juice) is gone.  Then it is ready to put in jars or eat!  Very simple very easy and very  yummy!  Picture of the apple butter in jars coming tomorrow!
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22 comments:

  1. tragedy6996July 15, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Cant wait to try this

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  2. Wendi ScharrerJuly 24, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I think I could do this. :) Do you add spices to taste or do you measure?

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  3. UnknownJuly 29, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Love applebutter!

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  4. NenaSSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    This sounds wonderful, thanks for the recipe! I've got lots of apples, so I know what I'm making tomorrow!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Yup! this will be easy--thanks

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  6. Jenn HilesSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Wish I was coming to your house on Thanksgiving! I bet dinner rocks there! My mom used to make apple butter and it was so yummy!

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  7. DeDa StudiosSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I will be making some of this...I love Apple Butter. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Charise @ I Thought I Knew MamaSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Pinning. Sounds delish!

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  9. dineca36September 24, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    this is a good idea and it sounds delicious.

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  10. Gluten Free for JenSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I wish I knew how to can stuff! this looks really good!

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  11. LilleaSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    I haven't had apple butter for a long time, good reminder to try some again

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  12. jody cowanSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Wow, this sounds so good! And easy! My mom used to love apple butter. I have to try this! Thank you!

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  13. Lucy BlackSeptember 30, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Mmmmmmm yummy, I can't wait to try this one!

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  14. Karen HandOctober 2, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Wow, sounds like the hardest part of the entire process is peeling and coring the apples. That's right up my alley, and boy does it sound good. Thanks.

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  15. Karen HandOctober 11, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I used to eat apple butter all the time as I grew up, but haven't had any for years. Thanks for the reminder as apples are in full supply at this time of the year.

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  16. HarleyCDecember 13, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Wow, never thought I could make it this easily! Thanks!

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  17. Jenn HilesJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    My mom used to make this and it was so yummy on toast! I love finding crockpot recipes like this! Sounds delicious!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Wow. I had no idea that apple butter was so easy to make. Thanks.

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  19. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks for the great recipe!

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  20. NenaSMarch 24, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Yummy! I thought there was more to making apple butter, now I've got no excuses, I've gotta make it! Thanks for the recipe!

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  21. Amy BakerMarch 28, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Never would have thought to try apple butter in the crockpot! I've used my German Grandma's recipe which involves hours over a hot stove and that so seldom sounds like fun...I'll make this with my stepdaughter this weekend, then she can take a jar home, thanks for the GREAT idea!!

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  22. lisaApril 7, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    That sounds so easy. My husband likes apple butter. Thanks.

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