Crock Pot Apple Butter Made With Applesauce
Apple butter is a delightful spread that can be used on toast, muffins, or as a topping for oatmeal. It’s a great way to use up applesauce and make a delicious treat. This recipe for crock pot apple butter made with applesauce is easy, and it will fill your kitchen with the wonderful aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apples.
Prep Time
Preparing your ingredients for this easy crock pot apple butter recipe will take about 10 minutes. You’ll need to gather 6 cups of applesauce, 1 cup of apple cider, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of cloves.
Cook Time
Cooking your crock pot apple butter will take about 8 hours. You’ll need to set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Once the apple butter is cooked, you’ll need to turn off the slow cooker and let the apple butter cool for at least 30 minutes before transferring it to an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 6 cups applesauce
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Pour the applesauce into the crock pot.
- Add the apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Stir the ingredients together until they are fully combined.
- Turn the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the crock pot and let the apple butter cool for at least 30 minutes before transferring it to an airtight container.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon for stirring
- Airtight container
Notes
You can use any type of applesauce you like in this recipe. If you have unsweetened applesauce on hand, you can add an additional 1/4 cup of brown sugar. You can also add more or less of the spices, depending on your taste.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This recipe yields 10 servings. Each serving has approximately 130 calories, 0g fat, 33g carbohydrates, 2g protein, and 4g of fiber.
Recipe Tips
If you like your apple butter to be extra smooth, you can use an immersion blender to blend the cooked apple butter. You can also add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the crock pot before cooking for a bright flavor. If you find that your apple butter is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of apple cider to thin it out.
This easy crock pot apple butter recipe is a great way to use up applesauce and make a delicious treat. It’s full of wonderful flavors and makes a great topping for toast, muffins, or oatmeal. Try it today and enjoy the delectable taste of homemade apple butter!
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