Making apple butter in a crock pot is about the easiest thing you will ever make. Except for peeling the apples, there’s nothing to do really but wait while the crock pot does the work. Apple butter is great on toast, bagels with cream cheese or my personal favorite, pork chops.
It was another beautiful Fall weekend, and we had the boys while their parents went to Rhode Island for a wedding. There’s a really nice apple orchard not too far from the cabin and the whole experience is like something out of a Normal Rockwell painting; dogs running freely, tractors, barns and even golf carts you can ride, which the boys loved.
This adorable baby was at the orchard and is only three months old. He broke his leg while jumping off a couch. 🙁
Apple picking is hard work…
Aside from being delicious, this apple butter will make your house smell AMAZING!
Crockpot Apple Butter
Ingredients
12 medium apples, peeled and cubed. I used Macs and Galas
3/4 cup apple cider or water
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
1. Place cubed apples in crockpot
2. Combine sugar, cinnamon and allspice and put in crockpot
3. Add cider or water and stir to combine
4. Put crockpot on low and cook for a minimum of 12 hours.
Notes
*If desired, place in blender to smooth mixture*
May be frozen
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Denise says
Great idea. After apple picking, making pies, tarts, etch, I always end up making tons of applesauce and freezing it. The apple butter sounds delish. Looks like the boys had a great day!!! xxD
Vashti Quiroz-Vega says
Great recipe Doreen. I’m going to try it. I loved the pictures. What a lovely weekend. Poor little doggy though. Have a great week! xx
Amber @ Steps to Save says
I *heart* good apple butter with some hot fluffy biscuits! Your recipe looks simple and delicious! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great night~
Katie @ Horrific Knits says
I’ve been putting up quarts of sauce and butter this year. My name is Katie and I host Fall Into the Holidays, open Saturdays! I’d love to have you link up!
https://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2013/09/28/fall-into-the-holidays-2/
Poppy says
Doreen, what a magical day it must have been for the boys and yourselves! Your photos truly capture that all American vibe of earthiness and whimsy simply from having fun and taking part in a seasonal, outdoor activity. And the rewards are just as gratifying – thank you for this delicious recipe for apple butter! Have never tried it, but it sounds wonderful; love the spices and the idea of slow cooking. Thanks for sharing!
Poppy