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Cozy Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar for Fall

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A simple, hands-off slow cooker apple butter recipe featuring cinnamon and brown sugar, perfect for cozy fall mornings and versatile for many uses.

Ingredients

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  • 6 pounds (about 2.7 kg) apples (preferably a mix of Granny Smith and Fuji)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup (can substitute honey)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into roughly 1-inch chunks. Toss the apples in a large bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and water to the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix without mashing the apples.
  3. Cook on low for 8 hours. Check around the 7-hour mark for softness and aroma.
  4. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth or pulse for chunkier texture.
  5. If the apple butter is too thin, cook uncovered for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken.
  6. Cool the apple butter and transfer to sterilized jars or airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Do not forget to remove cinnamon sticks before blending to avoid crunchy bits. If apple butter is too thick after cooling, stir in a little warm water to loosen. Stir occasionally during the last hour of cooking to prevent sticking. Lemon juice helps keep the color bright and prevents browning. For chunkier texture, pulse blend instead of fully pureeing. Slow cooker liners can ease cleanup.

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