Crock Pot Apple Butter

The best recipe for Crock Pot Apple Butter

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 6

Servings

Calories 178kcal

Cost $

5 pounds of apples such as Granny Smith Honeycrisp or Macintosh (cored and chopped, peeling is optional)
¼ cup pure maple syrup
5-6 pitted medjool dates
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
hearty pinch of sea salt

Place chopped apples in a blender and puree. (do this step in batches) On the last batch, add maple syrup, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla and sea salt. (puree to desired consistency, either chunky or smooth)
Pour pureed apples into slow cooker and stir.
Cover and set on low. Let cook overnight or for 8 hours. Stir and cook for an additional 4-6 hours. (you may want to crack the lid a little to let out moisture)
Once thickened, let cool and scoop into air-tight containers. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Ways to use apple butter:

Add a scoop to warm oatmeal or overnight oats (This has been my favorite breakfast lately :))
Spread on whole wheat toast along with almond butter
Blend into smoothies
Eat out of the jar!
Use as a topping for pancakes or waffles
Serve warm on coconut milk ice cream
Make baked goods healthier by replacing oil and/or butter with apple butter
Make Cinnamon Apple Fudge (I can’t wait to try this recipe from The Organic Dietitian :))

Did I mention it also makes your house smell fantastic? :)