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Salted Caramel Apple Butter

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 150
Enjoy a rich, sweet, and slightly salty apple butter made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for spreading on toast or adding to desserts.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 3 lbs Gala apples (peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 C apple juice (100% unsweetened juice)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp all spice
  • 1 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 1 TBSP packed brown sugar
  • 1 TBSP maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 TBSP heavy cream

Tools

  • Slow cooker
  • Food processor
  • heavy skillet
  • whisk

Instructions 

  • Add apples and apple juice to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Puree the cooked apples in a food processor until smooth.
  • In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, spices, and salt.
  • Add the pureed apples to the skillet and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve warm or store in jars.

Notes

This apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast or adding to your favorite desserts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, caramel