Ingredients
- 5 lbs. apples (any type)
- 1 c packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground clove
- ½ tsp of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
How To Make
Slow Cooker Method
- Remove the core and peel of the apple and dice into ¼” cubes.
- Place apples in the bowl of a slow cooker and pour the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and salt, and stir until well combined.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low heat for 10 hours.
- After the 10 hours have passed, add in the vanilla, and use an immersion blender to puree the apples until smooth. (You may also use a traditional blender and return the apple puree back to the crockpot once blended.)
- To thicken the mixture, turn the crockpot on low heat and cook for an additional 1 hour uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and serve the apple butter warm on your favorite Mason Dixie Biscuit or store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Stove Top Method
- Remove the core and peel of the apples and dice into ¼” cubes.
- Place apples in a large heavy bottomed pot and add in the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and salt, and stir until well combined.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours stirring occasionally.
- After the 2 hours have passed, add in the vanilla and use an immersion blender to puree the apples until smooth. (You may also use a traditional blender and return the apple puree back to the pot once blended.)
- To thicken the mixture, turn the heat on low heat and cook for an additional 1 hour uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and serve the apple butter warm on your favorite Mason Dixie Biscuit or store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
