All-Day Apple Butter Recipe
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All-Day Apple Butter

By: Betty Ruenholl 
"From Syracuse, Nebraska, Betty Ruenholl writes, 'I make several batches of this simple and delicious apple butter to freeze in jars. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, you can adjust the sugar to taste.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (189)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
11 Hrs
Ready In:
11 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 64 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place apples in a slow cooker. Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt; pour over apples and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 9-11 hours or until thickened and dark brown, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking). Uncover and cook on low 1 hour longer. If desired, stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cover and refrigerate or freeze.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Kim Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Easy and tasty. My husband is very picky about his apple butter and this was a hit. Warning:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this on the advice of a very good cook and I'm so glad I did! What a fantastic, easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Lauraloves2run   view full review
I am so glad I tried this recipe. I followed another reviewers advice and just used 4 apples...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by MomZilla (Evin)   view full review
I had almost exactly 1 and 3/4 lb apples so I made the recipe for 20 servings. I used 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by sarajo614   view full review
I made this last year and gave it as Christmas gifts. I had so many compliments and requests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by Amanda J.   view full review
The BEST apple butter I have ever had! My sister-in-law gave me a big bag of small tart green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by sandi1962   view full review
Really great recipe! I am a Virginia girl, and we love apple butter. This recipe reminds me...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2008 by Nikky J   view full review
I did not like this recipe. I thought it has to much ground clove. Also it never stated what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by kfcempress   view full review
Mmmmmmm yummy! I had just gone apple-picking and had tons of apples to use up; this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by L. J. Gilmour   view full review
Very easy recipe. Only gave 4 stars because it should specify which types of apples are best...

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