Applesauce Apple Butter Recipe

Transform simple applesauce into a gourmet, homemade applesauce apple butter! This recipe is perfect for gifting friends and family, spreading on toast, or simply enjoying the warm, inviting aroma filling your kitchen. Easy to make in a slow cooker, this luscious apple butter is bursting with fall flavors and requires minimal effort for maximum deliciousness. Make a batch today and enjoy the taste of autumn all year round!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 245 mins
Calories 664.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applesauce Apple Butter

  • 4 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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How to Make Applesauce Apple Butter

  1. Combine 4 cups applesauce and 1 cup apple cider in a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Continue cooking for an additional 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the apple butter reaches your desired consistency.
  5. While the apple butter simmers, sterilize your jars and lids by washing them in hot, soapy water and then boiling them for 10 minutes.
  6. Carefully fill the sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace at the top.
  7. Wipe the rims of the jars clean with a damp paper towel to ensure a good seal.
  8. Place the lids and rings on the jars, tightening them fingertip tight.
  9. Process the jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes (for pints) or 15 minutes (for quarts), following the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
  10. Remove jars from canner and let cool completely. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' sound as the jars seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

580g

Fat

0g

Carbs

59g

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