All-Day Apple Butter

Recipe View In a large slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stir well to ensure the apples are evenly coated. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 1 hour, allowing the apples to release their juices and the spices to meld. (1 hour)

Recipe View Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the mixture has thickened and transformed into a deep, dark brown hue. This process can take anywhere from 9 to 11 hours, depending on the moisture content of the apples and the efficiency of your slow cooker. (9-11 hours)

Recipe View Remove the lid and continue cooking on low for an additional hour to allow the apple butter to further concentrate and intensify in flavor. Stir occasionally. (1 hour)

Recipe View For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter directly in the slow cooker. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a regular blender or food processor in batches and blend until smooth. (5-10 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully ladle the hot apple butter into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing and long-term storage. Alternatively, allow the apple butter to cool completely before refrigerating or freezing.