EASY Crock-Pot Apple Butter

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   Ametha October 18, 2017 at 11:52 am MST

   Love crockpot apple butter. And it’s the best smell for your home this time of year!

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 11:59 am MST

  I agree! Smells amazing 😀🍎

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   Katrina6875 October 18, 2017 at 11:52 am MST

   Sounds delicious 🙂

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   Heather_P_423 October 18, 2017 at 11:53 am MST

   This looks AMAZING! Thanks for the idea – I have some apples that I really need to use up 🙂

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 11:59 am MST

  Yay! Enjoy 😀

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   Saving My Cents October 18, 2017 at 11:54 am MST

   We just went apple picking! This is perfect to add to my list of things to make.

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 11:59 am MST

  Great! Enjoy 😀

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   Mike D October 18, 2017 at 11:55 am MST

   This sounds so good… I will be sure to try it out. Thanks!

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 11:59 am MST

  Sure! Enjoy Mike!

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   Anna October 18, 2017 at 11:55 am MST

   Great timing- I’m getting a bunch of apples this weekend to make apple butter! Does anyone have a no-sugar added recipe they like? I have seen some that use White Grape juice concentrate for sweetener or just nothing save spices. Thank you!

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   October 18, 2017 at 11:56 am MST

   dumb question… will my immersion blender “hurt” the bottom of my crock pot?

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  Holly October 18, 2017 at 1:13 pm MST

  Most immersion blenders have a kind of “guard” around the bottom that will touch the bottom of the pot so that the blade never does.

  So, depending on your blender, it shouldn’t hurt your Crock Pot at all, just be gentle when you place the blender itself in the Crock Pot.

  I usually just gently place my immersion blender into the pot/pan/dish that I’m using until it just touches the bottom, then raise it up just a little bit, then turn the blender itself on. It will still blend up all the apples (or whatever) in your CrockPot without needing to scrape the bottom of the insert, but even if it does touch the bottom, it won’t hurt anything. Just go slowly and gently! 🙂

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 1:38 pm MST

  No the lip around the blade I believe prevents it from directly hitting.

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   Erin October 18, 2017 at 11:56 am MST

   I have made two crockpots of apple butter since going to pick apples! A tip to make it faster to prepare I just sliced apples instead of chopping and I left the peel on! When it was done I put it in the blender and no one knew I left the skin in!
   We have been giving out to teachers as happy fall gifts 😁

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 11:58 am MST

  Oh neat! I love that idea- thanks for your tips!!

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  Renee October 18, 2017 at 12:24 pm MST

  Then your apple butter has extra fiber! Awesome! I HATE peeling apples

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   Stacy77 October 18, 2017 at 11:59 am MST

   Looks delicious!!!

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm MST

  Thanks Stacy!

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    Tscoyle October 18, 2017 at 12:01 pm MST

    I use this recipe. It is super simple and a big hit with the family! I use a blender to purée since I don’t have an immersion blender – works great.

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 1:39 pm MST

  Perfect! Thanks for sharing 👍

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  Clarissa Parker October 22, 2022 at 4:31 pm MST

  First time making it and I’m using a blender 😂

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) October 23, 2022 at 9:21 am MST

  Hi, Clarissa. Make sure to let it cool before you place in it the blender. I put it in hot once and then I had a mess everywhere!!🙂

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    kiwigrl21 October 18, 2017 at 12:07 pm MST

    I make applesauce and apple butter every year. My family LOVES it!

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 12:20 pm MST

  Great!

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    Katelyn October 18, 2017 at 12:07 pm MST

    I have made a recipe similar to this the past two years and I love it. The apples are soft enough in the end to mash with a fork or potato masher. I also save some for throughout the year by dividing up into quart bags, laying flat and freezing.

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    K October 18, 2017 at 12:13 pm MST

    I make apple butter every year and last year made pumpkin butter. Tastes like pumpkin pie when spread on toast or waffles!!

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 12:19 pm MST

  Oh my gosh! Sounds awesome. I want pumpkin butter now 😀👍

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  Kristi October 18, 2017 at 12:49 pm MST

  How do you make your pumpkin butter?

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  Kristi October 18, 2017 at 12:49 pm MST

  How do you make your pumpkin butter?

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  Christine October 18, 2017 at 1:23 pm MST

  How do you make pumpkin butter? Also receive for applesauce would be great to post as well.
  Thanks Hipsters

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  Susan H October 18, 2017 at 4:43 pm MST

  Will be looking up pumpkin butter now!

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    Barbara October 18, 2017 at 12:19 pm MST

    Looks yummy…..keep the apple recipes and pumpkin ones onlineing….love the fall!!

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    Sisi Bee October 18, 2017 at 12:19 pm MST

    Looks yummy.

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    Susan October 18, 2017 at 12:23 pm MST

    I am currently making pumpkin butter in my crock pot. It will be done in less than an hour and my house smells wonderful:) Will try this recipe too.

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    cmoehn October 18, 2017 at 12:38 pm MST

    Is there a low sugar version? My dh would so love this!

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  Jenn October 18, 2017 at 1:15 pm MST

  I was curious about that too. I googled and found a few recipes that onlinepletely omit the sugar and add a bit of water. Apple juice or cider in place of the water might be a nice middle ground; it would definitely same some sugar as onlinepared to the full recipe!

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  Jaime October 18, 2017 at 4:44 pm MST

  I just posted about that below. I also just slice the apples and leave the skin on. No one can tell!

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    Katie October 18, 2017 at 12:40 pm MST

    This is how I make applesauce but with less sugar. What makes this different than just applesauce?

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  CP128 October 18, 2017 at 12:49 pm MST

  Pretty much just the consistency. Fruit butters have a homogeneous spreadable consistency.

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    Renee October 18, 2017 at 12:41 pm MST

    Can you do this with the Instant Pot too?? I don’t have one yet but I sent my husband link to the Kohl’s deal and reminded him I really really need a Kohl’s card! 😉

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  Jaime October 18, 2017 at 4:45 pm MST

  Yes! I just posted below. Add 1 cup water, 2 minutes on high. Quick release. Drain water then blend.

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 5:35 pm MST

  How neat! Thanks for sharing 😀👍

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  cindy b October 18, 2017 at 6:30 pm MST

  I made apllesauce in the instantpot for the first time this fall. My recipe was like Jaime’s and very easy. Also, very delicious! I added 1/2 cinnamon stick to the pot before cooking. Yum!

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  Shari October 19, 2017 at 7:05 pm MST

  Love any ideas for Instant Pot…got mine today for a great deal from Kohls and just ordered the Kitchen Aid Hand Held Blender today…so this sounds like a great starter recipe for using both….watching a lot of youtube, too. Thank you for the great deals from Kohls Team Hip2Save!!

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    Kristi October 18, 2017 at 12:50 pm MST

    How do you make your pumpkin butter?

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    Kristi October 18, 2017 at 12:51 pm MST

    Does this have to be refrigerated right away?

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    Thama October 18, 2017 at 1:02 pm MST

    Looks delicious!

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    Julie October 18, 2017 at 1:33 pm MST

    Something new to try this fall. Thanks

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 1:36 pm MST

  Sure! Enjoy 😂

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    June October 18, 2017 at 1:45 pm MST

    Can you jar the apple butter and use later?

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 1:46 pm MST

  Yes – if you go through the canning process afterwards then you can store unrefrigerated 👍

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  Mackyjane October 18, 2017 at 4:09 pm MST

  Would you need to add vinegar to it so you could store it in the pantry after canning?

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 4:26 pm MST

  https://allrecipes.online/recipe/229899/apple-butter-for-the-slow-cooker/

  The original recipe has canning instructions – I have heard of adding lemon juice to extend life also.

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  mackyjane October 19, 2017 at 7:29 am MST

  Thanks Lina!

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  mackyjane October 24, 2017 at 9:38 am MST

  I made this over the weekend, and the amount of sugar that Lina suggested was perfect. It turned out great! I don’t have an immersion blender, but I used my ninja and it worked just fine. I did can the apple butter as it made around 60oz!

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  Lina D October 24, 2017 at 9:53 am MST

  That’s so great! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

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    Just Jill October 18, 2017 at 2:44 pm MST

    Thanks Lina, almost seems too easy! And by the way, I made your white chicken enchiladas last night and with no shame we licked out plates clean!

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 2:46 pm MST

  Oh my gosh that makes my day! I’m so glad -and yes this is that easy! thanks Jill!

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    Scarlet Bluefield October 18, 2017 at 3:31 pm MST

    We used to live near a town that had an annual apple butter festival. They would make apple butter in huge (like I could fit in them) copper kettles over wood fires, right in the street! They stirred with canoe paddles! So much fun–great memories 🙂

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 3:44 pm MST

  Wow sounds great!

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    Jaime October 18, 2017 at 4:43 pm MST

    Wow, 2 cups of added sugar!! I make something similar but don’t add any sugar, and it’s just as delicious. Cook on high for 4 hrs. (Or 2 minutes in the instant pot!! with 1 cup water, drain, then blend.) After pureeing the apples with the immersion blender, I let it cook on high another hour, but with the lid open to thicken it up. We use it in sandwiches with peanut butter or almond butter (instead of jelly) and my kids love it.

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  Lina D October 18, 2017 at 5:34 pm MST

  Sounds great! Thanks for sharing 👍

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    riss October 18, 2017 at 5:33 pm MST

    I never had apple butter ….is it like sweetened apple sauce? I don’t like Apple sauce, but this looks good!

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    Susan H October 23, 2017 at 12:48 pm MST

    Well just put this all into my crockpot. Had a bunch of apples that were going on the soft side previously picked from the orchard. Perfect recipe to use them up. Thanks foe the easy recipe!

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  Lina D October 23, 2017 at 4:46 pm MST

  Sure!

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    MammaK October 23, 2017 at 3:04 pm MST

    thanks for the reminder, made some last my husband loved it

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  Lina D October 23, 2017 at 4:46 pm MST

  That is so great!

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    M October 25, 2017 at 1:20 pm MST

    I must really trust you ladies…I didn’t even taste it (like an idiot, it didn’t even cross my mind) to make sure it was even fairly close (since I didn’t really weigh the apples)…but I just threw it all in, stirred a few times and oh my goodness – YUM! My kiddo loves to eat but not breakfast – put this on some toast this morning – gone in 2 minutes flat! He loves apple butter and really loved it. Can’t wait to have it tonight with some biscuits. Will be doing this again, really soon. 🙂 Thank you.

    Also, how “soft” can an apple be and still be used in apple butter?

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    Diane Lloyd November 9, 2018 at 10:13 am MST

    I don’t know how to can sterilizing. Can I just put in clean jars and freeze and be OK?

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  Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick) November 9, 2018 at 2:58 pm MST

  Yes you can freeze in jars and would be good for a few months in the freezer. Make sure to leave some room at the top of bar for expansion.

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