Slow-Cooked Apple Butter with a Twist

Name: Slow-Cooked Apple Butter with a Twist
Total time: 615 min
Yield: 26
Ingredients: 5 lbs Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1.5 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.125 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 0.5 tsp ground allspice; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 splash water

Elevate your apple butter game by slow cooking chopped apples with a blend of white and brown sugars, salt, spices, and a touch of vinegar. This spread will be irresistibly rich, fruity, and perfect for all your morning favorites!

Recipe Info

Prep Time

615 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories82kcal

carbohydrates22g

fat0g

fiber2g

protein0g

sodium75mg

sugar20g

Condiment American

Ingredients

5 lbs Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces

1.5 cups white sugar

0.5 cup brown sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tsp ground cinnamon

0.125 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

0.5 tsp ground allspice

0.25 cup apple cider vinegar

1 splash water

Directions

Place the apple pieces in a large slow cooker. Add white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vinegar. Pour in the water and mix well.

Cover and cook on High until apples soften slightly and release juices, 1 to 2 hours. Then reduce heat to Low, cook uncovered for 5 to 6 hours more until all apple flesh dissolves. Stir occasionally.

Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until darkened and thickened, about 4 hours more. Strain the apple butter if desired. Store in a glass container in the fridge until ready to serve.

For a twist, try adding some bourbon or orange zest during the last hour of cooking.