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To make a slow cooker apple butter, cook the apples, cider, brown sugar, and spices on high heat (uncovered) for about 2 hours (or until soft). Then, puree them just as you would for the stovetop recipe.
The stovetop version is nice because its’ a bit faster, although you do have to keep an eye on the pot as it cooks on the stove. When you make Apple Butter on the stove, it will take about two hours to get that lovely thick consistency. At that point, after a short cooling time, you will blend it straight in the pan with an immersion blender.
This sugar-free apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread. Perfect for toast, pancakes, waffles, and oatmeal. In a medium pot, combine the apples, water, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil.
It took 6 bushels of apples, 60 pounds of sugar, four cinnamon sticks, a lemon slice and some nine hours of constant stirring to make 18 gallons of apple butter—about a year's supply! —Rev. Willis Piepenbrink, Oshkosh, Wisconsin In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, bring apples and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender.