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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Matteo
  • Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 20 servings (approximately 1 tablespoon per serving) 1x

Description

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Butter is a luxurious blend of tart green and sweet red apples, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, and enriched with a drizzle of rich Ghirardelli caramel. This smooth, flavorful apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, topping ice cream, or even adding a sweet twist to savory dishes.

Ingredients

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Apples

  • 4 lbs. apples (a mixture of Fuji and Granny Smith recommended), sliced, peeled, and cored

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 dashes salt

Caramel

  • 1 cup caramel (Ghirardelli recommended), to add after blending

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Slice, core, and peel the apples into ½-inch slices to ensure even cooking and blending.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into the slow cooker and stir well to coat the apples evenly with the spices.
  3. Cook Apples: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, allowing the apples and spices to meld and soften thoroughly.
  4. Blend the Mixture: Once the cooking is complete, use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the apples until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until creamy.
  5. Add Caramel: Stir in the caramel sauce thoroughly into the blended apple butter. Taste and add more caramel if a sweeter, richer flavor is desired.
  6. Thicken (Optional): For a thicker consistency, simmer the apple butter on LOW in the slow cooker without the lid for approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Store and Serve: Spoon the caramel apple butter into sterilized jars, seal, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze, leaving an inch of room for expansion. Enjoy as a spread or topping as desired.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Fuji or Gala apples for a balanced flavor.
  • Store leftover apple butter in sterilized jars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
  • Homemade or other store-bought caramel sauces can be substituted for Ghirardelli caramel.
  • This recipe is not formulated for canning due to acidity levels; freezing is recommended for long-term preservation.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Spread / Condiment
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: caramel apple butter, slow cooker apple butter, apple spread, fall recipes, slow cooker desserts, cinnamon apple butter

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