Easy Homemade Apple Butter

🍏 Easy Homemade Apple Butter

Ingredients:

• 6 large apples (a mix of Honeycrisp and Gala works great)

• 1 cup apple cider or apple juice

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt 

Instructions:

1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.

2. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to coat.

3. Cook on low for 8–10 hours (or high for 4–5 hours) until apples are very soft.

4. Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to puree until smooth.

5. Continue cooking uncovered for 1–2 hours until thickened to your liking.

6. Let cool and store in jars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (or freeze for longer).

Serving Ideas:

Spread on toast, drizzle over pancakes, swirl into oatmeal, or gift in small jars for a fall treat! 🍂