Apple Cider Butter Recipe

Easy Apple Butter Recipe {Crockpot Recipe No …

WEBFeb 12, 2023 · To preserve apple butter, spoon into sterilized jars and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Pour the hot mixture into …

1. Add the quartered apples, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, and lemon juice to a large saucepan and set it over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover the pan, turn the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat, keep covered, and let sit at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
2. Set a food mill that's fitted with the largest straining plate over the bowl of your slow cooker. Push the apples and all the liquid in the saucepan through the food mill into the slow cooker bowl, which will separate the apples from the core and peel. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the vanilla, to the apple pulp and stir to mix.
3. Cook the mixture on high for 8 hours, stirring every once in a while. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 3-4 hours on high, until the apple butter is thick and deep brown. (*See notes about temperature below.) To test that it's done, place a small dish in the freezer for a few minutes. Spoon a bit of the apple butter onto the frozen dish and let sit for about 5 minutes. This will cool the apple butter quickly, allowing you to test it's thickness.
4. Stir in the vanilla.

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