Caramel Apple Butter

Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with this irresistible Caramel Apple Butter, a luscious spread that captures the essence of caramelized apples and aromatic spices. Made with a blend of fresh apples, brown and granulated sugars, and a touch of butter and vanilla, this slow-cooked delight is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a perfectly spiced richness. The slow cooker does all the hard work, transforming simple ingredients into a velvety, thick spread over hours of low, gentle heat. Perfect for slathering on toast, pancakes, or waffles, or as a decadent dessert topping, this easy homemade caramel apple butter is a must-try seasonal treat. Plus, it’s a fantastic gift idea for friends and family! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can savor the comforting taste of autumn year-round.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 6 cups apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.

Step 2

In a large slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir to ensure the apples are evenly coated.

Step 3

Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally. The apples will soften and begin to break down.

Step 5

After the apples are tender, puree the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender in batches. Blend until smooth.

Step 6

Return the pureed mixture to the slow cooker and continue cooking uncovered on low heat for an additional 2-4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency.

Step 7

Towards the end of cooking, stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Step 8

Turn off the slow cooker and let the caramel apple butter cool slightly.

Step 9

Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars or airtight containers and refrigerate. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.

Step 10

Serve on toast, pancakes, waffles, or as a topping for desserts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1859.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1957.9

Total Fat 27.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 644.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 460.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 413.6g
Protein 4.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 221.1mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1721.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.6%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 87.5%