This slow cooker caramel apple butter recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients: apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and caramel.
Preparation Time
40 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 20 mins
Total Time
5 hr
Calories
62 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
Step 2
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cloves in a slow cooker.
Step 4
Microwave unwrapped caramels in a microwave-safe dish until melted, about 30 seconds. Add to slow cooker and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
Step 5
Cook on High until apples are tender enough to easily mash with a fork, 3 to 5 hours. Purée apple mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
Step 6
Inspect ten ½-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until apple butter is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
Step 7
Pack apple butter into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups brown sugar
6 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
