Slow Cooker Apple Butter Magic

Step 1

Wash, peel, core apples.

Step 2

Slice them as thin as possible.

Step 3

Place apples, sugar, and any desired spices into a crockpot.

Step 4

Set the crockpot on low and cook for 8-12 hours (I do overnight).

Step 5

Using a whisk, thoroughly mix apples until they become smooth. Or use a blender if apples were not sliced thinly enough.

Step 6

Store apple butter in an airtight container in the fridge or process in a water bath canner as indicated below.

Step 7

Wash and heat 5 pint canning jars

Step 8

Bring a large stock pot of water almost to a boil

Step 9

Fill each canning jar with apple butter, leaving a 1/4" headspace.

Step 10

Use a plastic canning knife to run along the outer edge between the jar and the apple butter. Press in towards the apple butter to help remove any air bubbles.

Step 11

Clean the top edge of the canning jar to ensure any residue is removed before adding the lids.

Step 12

Add a new canning lid and ring to each jar and tighten to finger tightness.

Step 13

Lower each jar into the almost boiling water and turn the heat up. Once the water comes to a boil, set a timer for 10 minutes.

Step 14

Once the time goes off, use a jar lifter to remove the jars and place them UPRIGHT on a folded dish towel on the counter.

Step 15

Allow the jars to cool for 12-24 hours before moving.

Step 16

Remove the rings and check each lid to ensure a seal (try to lift it by the lid and if it remains in place, it's good). Label and store in a cool dark place.