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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Sweet, spiced, and slow-cooked to silky perfection — this homemade apple butter is fall in a jar. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or gift it for the holidays. It’s simple, hands-off, and irresistibly cozy.-

Ingredients

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10 lbs apples (Gala, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, chopped

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground cloves

4 dashes salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker. Stir to coat apples evenly.

Cover and cook on low for 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally, until apples are deep brown and soft.

Puree with an immersion blender or in batches until smooth.

Continue to cook uncovered for 1–2 more hours for thicker butter.

Cool, then store in jars in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer.

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