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Apple Butter Recipes

Claire Bush
January 30, 2008

A Is For Apple ButterThroughout history, apples have been touted as a cure-all for everything from fertility to digestion. With more than 7,500 varieties, there's always a crop in season! Apples are versatile, too. When temperatures drop, there's nothing like the warm, comforting aroma of simmering apple butter to brighten the gloom of a dark winter day. Try this easy crockpot version that doesn't skimp on taste.

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Note: McIntosh and Rome Beauty apples (like the single one in the picture) are good choices for this recipe.

Crockpot Apple Butter

Slice 3 quarts apples thinly and place in crockpot. Cook overnight on low. In the morning, add 3 cups sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp cloves. Turn heat to low and cook 8-10 hours.

Want to try the old-fashioned way? This apple butter bakes in the oven.

Traditional Apple Butter

Ingredients

Directions

Mix all ingredients in large heavy ovenproof pan, then bake at 350 degrees F for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. (Can also be cooked on top of stove over low heat; watch for scorching). Pour into jars and seal.

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December 16, 2004

In a microwave safe bowl, combine apples, maple syrup and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 15 minutes.

 
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Silver Post Medal for All Time! 390 Posts
February 3, 2011

Wash, core and quarter apples. It is not necessary to peel them. Place the apples in a large kettle or Dutch oven along with the juice or cider.

 
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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 5,887 Posts
February 23, 2009

Cook apples in cider until tender. Press through a sieve or food mill; measure 3 quarts apple pulp. Cook pulp until thick enough to round up in a spoon.

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As pulp thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add sugar and spices.

 
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March 13, 2006

In 3 qt. microwave container, stir together applesauce, fruit pectin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. Cover container. Microwave power level 10 for 8-10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes until mixture boils...

 
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November 5, 2005

Heat apple juice concentrate and apples to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat. Simmer uncoverd, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally until apples are very soft.

 
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December 22, 2008

How do I thicken apple butter?

Karen from Oxford, Alabama

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December 26, 20081 found this helpful

maybe cornstarch? or additional apples

 
By Grammy24 (Guest Post)
December 28, 20080 found this helpful

I put mine in the crockpot and let it cook until it is thick. It takes a while but it works.

Grammy24

 
By d (Guest Post)
December 28, 20080 found this helpful

I think maybe the apple butter needs to be reduced more...cooked longer.

 

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December 28, 20082 found this helpful

My crockpot has a removable crock. The easiest way to thicken apple butter is to put it in the crock in a 350º oven without a lid. Stir it occasionally until it is as thick as you like it.

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Harlean from Arkansas

 
December 29, 20080 found this helpful

Cornstarch will work, or you can let it thicken with the apple's natural thickener, pectin. Just continue to cook the butter slowly and stir constantly.

 
By karen (Guest Post)
December 29, 20080 found this helpful

Thanks everyone for your advice.

 
December 29, 20080 found this helpful

You can try cooking it at a lower heat or in a crock pot. Also try adding some cornstarch.

 
By DeedainSeattle (Guest Post)
December 29, 20082 found this helpful

I've just made two batches this past Fall for the first time--the best way to thicken it is to just put the pot or crockpot at it's lowest heat, UNCOVER (I noticed the other posts don't say this!) and continue cooking, stirring once in awhile. A few hours more cooking will let the water/steam out, which will naturally thicken the apple butter. Good luck!

 
By Rasta (Guest Post)
December 29, 20080 found this helpful

I cook mine in a roaster in the oven for several hours and it thickens on its own by cooking out the excess liquid.

 
Anonymous
January 11, 20170 found this helpful

thank you very much

 
December 8, 20170 found this helpful

Thank you Harlean! I haven't had issues with thickness before, but there is always a first time. I also have a crockpot with a removable crock.

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I will do ask you advise and put the put in the oven at 350 and see how it does. I will reply and let you know the outcome. Many thanks.

 
Anonymous
October 20, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you. This makes sense to uncover it.

 
October 20, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you. This makes sense to uncover it.

 
November 22, 20180 found this helpful

How long do my apple butter need to cook. I put them in the crock pot yesterday at three o'clock they are soupy should I turn the pot off of low and put on high.

 
March 15, 20190 found this helpful

For how long in oven ?

 
March 27, 20190 found this helpful

DeedainSeattle, OMG! Thank you that made alot more sense to cook without the lid. My batch has been cooking in my crock pot now for 4 days on low, but than found your post. Thanks again.

 
November 15, 20190 found this helpful

I cooked it 8-9 hrs in my crockpot. 'hi 'for 2 hrs, then 8-9 on low.

 
December 12, 20190 found this helpful

Hi everyone, so I thought after cooling my apple butter in the fridge it would thicken. I've never made it before.

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Can I put it back in a crock pot to reduce the liquid or do you think it's toast??

 
May 20, 20200 found this helpful

First time making Apple butter. Used a crock pot method cause I don't have an oven. Made it at 3pm yesterday and been on low seeing all niggt. Still runny..

 

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May 20, 20200 found this helpful

I would turn the crockpot up to high and see if you can get the mixture to thicken. It must have had too much moisture.

Good luck, I hope it finally turns out.

 
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August 3, 2005

We have purchased a home with small acreage and orchard, and I wanted to make my own Apple Butter. I have herd there is a way to make it in a crock-pot and freeze it for use later. I would also like to can of freeze Applesauce. If anyone has a recipe for anything you could make, freeze or can with apples, I would appreciate it.



Thanks in advance,
Robin in Indiana

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August 4, 20050 found this helpful

Here's a site I found online for CROCKPOT APPLE BUTTER: Enjoy those apples!!! p076.ezboard.com/fdocsplacefrm30.showMessage?topicID...

 

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August 7, 20050 found this helpful

Mary Farmer's
Honey Apple Butter
10 cups peeled, chopped apples
2/3 cup honey
1/2 tspoon allspice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg

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1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
dash salt
Place all ingredients in slow cooker, cover
and cook on high 1 1/2 hours Turn on low stir
well cover and cook 8 hours. Mixture should
reduce to 5 to 6 cups. Leave chunky or
puree in food processor or blender. Pour into
jars and seal or freeze in small containers.
I use the spices to my taste. I like it a little spicier.

 
January 9, 20090 found this helpful

can you put the ground up apple pureie in the freezer till needed?""

 
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August 12, 2010

I need a simple recipe for making apple butter. Thanks.

By Lexy Miller from Champaign, IL

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November 27, 20050 found this helpful

Your readers have been great in helping in the past and now I have another, but simple request. My g'daughter loves home made apple butter. What I need is a good recipe and also what type of apples to use. So readers, please help me to show my g'daughter that G'ma did it again... coming through for her.

LOL
Carol

 

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August 12, 20100 found this helpful

Lexy, I found this on:cooks.com:
Easy Apple Butter
3 lbs. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & finely chopped
1/2 c. apple cider
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves

Place apples and apple cider in 2 1/2 quart microwave safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 15 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer mixture to blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to microwave-safe bowl and cook, uncovered 10 minutes longer, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes. Store in sealed jars.

An easier one was,
Easy Apple Butter:
8 c. applesauce (either commercially canned or that you make yourself)
5 c. sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. red cinnamon candies

Combine ingredients. Cook, stirring often (to prevent scorching) for 20-30 minutes or until thick.

 
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November 26, 2019

Fall is the time for making apple butter. Slow cook seasoned apples in a crockpot and then store the flavorful butter in sterilized jars or freeze. This is a delicious treat for the family and can be given as gifts.

apples and sugars in covered crockpot

October 12, 2019

While apple butter is a well-know preserved spread, apple pumpkin butter is a deliciously different way to use these fall favorites.

A jar of apple pumpkin butter.

August 13, 2020

I made this but it came out too liquidy, because I added too much water. I didn't trust when the recipe said only use a couple tablespoons water but it turns out that if you really want apple butter, you should.

Apple Butter in jar & on plate

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