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Cinnamon Spice Apple Butter
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Cinnamon Spice Apple Butter

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon-spice-apple-butter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 472kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp allspice [or 1/4 tsp ground clove]
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 7-8 lb apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced [approx. 12 cups]
  • 1 small lemon juiced
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, ginger allspice and salt.
  • In the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker, arrange the thinly sliced apple pieces.
  • Drizzle the juiced lemon over the top of the apples.
  • Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the apples and stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • After 8 hours, uncover and stir. Puree in the slow cooker until smooth using an immersion blender or ladle into a stand blender to puree. Add the vanilla, mix well.
  • Store tightly sealed  in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

You may can this apple butter if desired, using proper canning technique.
To do so: 
  • Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use, do not boil. Remove jars to fill using tongs. (They're hot!)
  • Prepare lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.
  • Cook Cinnamon Spice Apple Butter per recipe.
  • Ladle hot apple butter into hot jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim with a lint free kitchen towel or paper towel.
  • Center lid on jar. Apply band turning just until it's fingertip tight.
  • Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
  • Process jars 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove the lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove jars and allow them to cool for 12-24 hours.
  • Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 123g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 107g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg