Apple Butter for the Slow Cooker

Slow cooker apple butter. Friends have told me it is THE BEST ever! We name ours ‘Panther Butter’ for our local high school football team!

Step: 1

Combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cloves in a slow cooker.

Step: 2

Cook on High until the apples are tender enough to easily mash with a fork, 4 to 6 hours.

Step: 3

Puree apple mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.

Step: 4

Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.

Step: 5

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.

Step: 6

Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Per Serving: 23 calories; carbohydrates 5.9g; sodium 6.5mg.

Deciding stay in and make food your food instead of eat in the evening out is already a process in the right direction if you’re more point on eating healthier. There’s no better way to know precisely what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the battle , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to make your attention to the ever- focusing side dishes.

A side dish would easily derail your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories would all get rather high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our good practise of cook on side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that mistakes .