Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 pounds (2 1/4 kgs) apples (ideally a mix of sweet and tart varieties)
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
  • 1/3 cup (71 grams) brown sugar ((I prefer dark brown sugar here))
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instruction

  • Peel, core, and chop the apples into large chunks.
  • Combine apples, honey, sugar, and spices in a large crockpot. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, then remove the lid and stir. The apples should be extremely soft and nearly dissolve as you stir.
  • Puree the mixture if desired, using either an immersion blender (this makes it SO easy, you don’t even have to transfer them from the crockpot!) or food processor or blender.
  • Return the apple butter to the crockpot and continue to cook on HIGH with the lid off for 45-60 minutes, until it thickens slightly and reaches your desired consistency.
  • Store tightly covered in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.