How to make Homemade Apple Butter in your Crock Pot

This was a fun and easy recipe for me to make. I made a video of this and it's included in the additional resources link section of this article-please go watch it, rate it and leave me a comment there on youtube! (thanks!) This year I am giving small samples of the homemade apple butter to my clients for a appreciation gift. I am putting them in small containers and then placing them in a holiday gift 'loot' bag. I love apple butter myself on an english muffin and to be really decadent I also used some cream cheese on the muffin as well. Apple Butter can be used with peanut butter on a sandwich. A dollop of apple butter goes well with pork loin or chops. Swirled into some cottage cheese is a yummy dessert too! Put some on your oatmeal, pour it over warmed pecans, replace some of the oil in a carrot cake to reduce the fat content...the list goes on and on. Be creative or just grab a muffin and enjoy!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Crock Pot
• 12 Granny Smith Apples
• Cider Vinegar
• Sugar
• Red Hot Candies
• Mixer or food processor
• Containers for storage

1. 

   Peel and core 12 Granny Smith Apples

2. 

   Dice apples and place in crock pot

3. 

   Add 2 tsps cider vinegar

4. 

   Add 3 cups Sugar

5. 

   Add 5 to 7 oz red hot candy

6. 

   Let simmer on high, stirring frequently for 4-5 hours. Using a mixer or masher occasionally will help speed the process along and smooth out the chunks.

7. 

   Immediately pour into your storage containers. This will begin to solidify fairly quickly. Let cool on the counter, cover and refrigerate.

Tips & Warnings

• Yields approx 42 oz per 12 large granny apples
• Stir frequently
• If you choose to do this on your stovetop, stirring frequently will prevent burning.
• If you prefer it to be chunkier, use the mixer less. Or let it cook on low longer rather than using a mixer at all.
• This gets very hot, children should be supervised!

Resources

• Dawn's Video of making this recipe!
• Dawn's Massage Therapy website

[apalmer]

on 11/24/2009 I've wanted to make my own apple butter. Thanks for sharing your recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Kimi]

on 11/24/2009 Will have to do this very soon...sounds good, thanks!*****

[success79]

on 11/24/2009 Thanks for the tips and great ideas. This is nicely stated recipe! 5***** Rec'd

[stone24]

on 6/25/2009 I love apple butter thanks for the recipe!

[Mindee94]

on 6/25/2009 Saved to faves and can't wait to give this a try, YUM! Thanks! Mindee