Easy Slow Cooker Apple Butter Bliss Recipe 5-Ingredient Homemade Delight
A simple and effortless slow cooker apple butter recipe using just five ingredients, perfect for busy days and cozy mornings. This rich, silky spread offers a sweet-spiced flavor with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups (approximately 16 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Condiment / Spread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds (about 1.8 kg) apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (mix of Fuji and Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop 4 pounds of apples into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Place chopped apples, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 2 tablespoons honey into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours. Stir gently around hour 6 if desired.
- Check texture after 8 hours; if still chunky, cook 1-2 hours longer until thick and spreadable.
- Optional: Blend with an immersion blender or in batches for a smooth texture.
- Let cool, then spoon into clean jars or airtight containers. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup. You can speed up cooking by cutting apples smaller and cooking on HIGH for 4-6 hours but watch to avoid burning. Adding a splash of fresh lemon juice brightens flavor if too sweet. Stir halfway through cooking to prevent sticking. Blending is optional depending on desired texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
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