This dreamy, creamy Crockpot Apple Butter Recipe is loaded with fresh sweet apples and cozy Fall spices! It makes the perfect addition to your slice of toast, stack of pancakes, or warm biscuit!
Be sure to give these Apple Cinnamon Chips and Peach Butter a try, too!
Following is a delicious, spicy Crockpot Apple Butter Recipe
and guest post by The Brady Girls… enjoy!!
Apple Butter Recipe
I love Apple Butter! This spicy Crockpot Apple Butter Recipe is the taste of all things Autumn. I really believe if Fall had a flavor, it would be Apple Butter.
Deanna writes: “I have 4 apple trees and make this every year.”
It looks so tantalizing sitting there in the pretty jars, then once opened the aroma wafts all around one’s head until you can’t grab a spoon and piece of toast fast enough, so you nearly stick your finger into the jar to have a taste.
Apple butter is a lost art. Many stores do not carry it and even fewer people make it.
The question left unanswered for me is, ‘why?’ It is the most easy of all of the jams in the entire world to make.
My recipe is so simple, just toss everything into the wonderful invention that is the crockpot and walk away. 10 hours later there is jam.
Well there is another step. Most will peel and core every apple.
I don’t waste my time with that. I am an old fashioned kind of gal.
The pectin that makes the jam set doesn’t need to be added from a packet.
Nope, it is in the peel and the core of the apples. So I just quarter the whole apples and toss the few other ingredients in.
At the end of 9 hours, when I believe all is well and cooked, I smash everything through a wire strainer, thus removing peels and seeds.
In this process everything is so soft there is little effort involved.
I know, I know, is she crazy or is she a genius? Well, go ahead and try this easy recipe and you can decide.
I will warn you, unexpected guests may suddenly appear due to the wonderful aroma coming from your home.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Apple Butter Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Crockpot Apple Butter!
- 8 Pounds of Apples – use Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady, or a combination of these
- Apple Juice
- Brown Sugar – see my favorite tricks for How to Keep Brown Sugar Soft!
- Granulated Sugar
- Chinese Five Spice – found in your grocery store’s spice aisle
- Ground Cinnamon
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
Apple Butter Uses
So what is Apple Butter used for?
Well, there are SO many delicious ways you can put this cozy spread to use!
Here are a few of my favorite ways to use Crockpot Apple Butter…
- Hot Biscuit or Bagel Spread
- Crusty Homemade Bread Spread
- English Muffin Spread
- Homemade Pancakes Topping
- Vanilla Ice Cream Topping
- Waffle Topping
- Giving as a cute little Mason Jar Gift!
The options really are endless!
How to Store Apple Butter Without Canning
This apple butter can be stored either in your refrigerator or freezer!
Refrigerator: Store in refrigerator and use within 3 weeks.
Freezer: Store in freezer and use within 3 months.
If freezing in mason jars, be sure to leave a little extra room at the top for expansion when freezing.
When ready to use, simply transfer a jar of frozen apple butter to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Apple Butter Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Apple Butter recipe…
Carole writes: “I made it, and it is good!”
Alexandra writes: “This makes a fabulous gift!”
Deanna writes: “I have 4 apple trees and make this every year.”
Angie writes: “We love apple butter with cream cheese! 🙂 ”
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Easy Apple Butter Recipe (No Peeling!)
Ingredients
- 8 lbs. Apples, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala or Pink lady Apples. (or any combination of those varieties)
- ½ cup Apple Juice
- 2 cups Packed Brown Sugar
- 2 cups White Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Chinese 5 Spice, (If not at your local store, can be found on Amazon)
- 2 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Quarter apples and place in a large crock pot. Add all other ingredients and give it a stir to coat.
- Place the lid on and let it cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours.
- At about 9 hours, strain the contents through a wire mesh strainer into a large pot and place back into your crockpot, discarding seeds and cores (perfect for the compost pile)!
- Place it back in the crock pot and cook an additional hour uncovered until thick. Place into sterilized jars and refrigerate.
- Refrigerator Storage Tip: Use within 3 weeks.
- Freezer Storage Tip: Use within 3 months.
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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I’m so glad I found your version of apple butter! I couldn’t believe how many crockpot recipes I opened and closed which called for coringy and peeling the apples before cooking before finding yours! . What a colossal waste of time and effort.
I’ve got my apples in the crockpot now. I’m going to try running them through my food mill tomorrow morning then allowing them to carmelize tomorrow.
We purchased a property in N. Michigan a year and a half ago which has 30+ apple trees, the majority of which are grafted to have 2-3 different varieties on each tree. I made more apple recipes last year than I ever imagined I would in my lifetime.
That’s so incredible that you’ve got over 30 apple trees on your property, Shelley. What a treat! Enjoy the apple butter! 🙂
J’aime beaucoup le beurre de pomme, tu me donnes envie d’en faire
Merci pour ta recette
Belle soirée
De rien, Delphine… Belle soirée 🙂
That apple butter sauce sounds totally amazing! This is honestly so perfect for the fall time because I’m sure a lot of people go apple picking during the fall time.
That’s so true, Christie! Apple picking in the Fall is such a fun tradition!
Wow these recipes sound scrumptious , I wish I could cook a quarter as great as you you ladies( and sometimes the men but not too many on here) haha girl power chefs Yahoo!!! Ladies you are amazing!!! I haven’t tried to make any of them yet but you bet your boots I’m going to try!!! But you’re all so amazing Thank You for giving the rest of us a chance to try something new and not the ole boring stuff all the time!!! Thank You Kindly
Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Carolyn. So glad you’re enjoying the fun recipes! 🙂
Can you freeze the Apple Butter and how long will it keep otherwise please?
I am going to try to make this butter and the freezer jams!!! They sure won’t be like yours but I’m sure gonna try , I’m not a Frugal girl cook so I’ll put some effort into them ok and I’ll be sure to let you know ladies!!!
Yes, this freezes beautifully!
– If refrigerating, use within 3 weeks.
– If freezing, use within 3 months.
Chinese 5 spice is at most grocery stores. It’s like a ginger, clove alspice mix. The recipe sounds awesome. Can’t wait to try
It’s so delicious… ENJOY!
Did anyone get an answer about the Chinese Space….If so, I missed it while scrolling….please repost.
What Chinese 5 spice blend do we use? can we make the blend ourselves?
You can use just a standard ‘Chinese 5 Spice’ found on the spice and seasoning aisle at your local grocery store.
I am going to do apple butter now, but where can I get Chinese 5 spices?
You can find ‘Chinese 5 Spice’ on the spice and seasoning aisle at your local grocery store.
I love apple butter and these ideas in a jar
It really is SO delicious!