Chef John's Apple Butter
Description
This recipe for apple butter combines chopped apples with sugar and spices in a slow cooker. Simmer all day until rich and concentrated for a fabulous fruity spread!
Ingredients
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5 pounds Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1 splash water
Directions
1
Place apple pieces into a large slow cooker. Add white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vinegar. Add water and mix well.
2
Cover and cook on High until apples are starting to soften and release liquid, 1 to 2 hours. Reduce heat to Low and cook, uncovered, until all the apple flesh is dissolved, 5 to 6 hours. Stir occasionally.
3
Puree using an immersion blender until smooth. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until darkened and thick, about 4 hours more. Pass apple butter through a strainer if desired. Seal in a glass container and refrigerate until cool.