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How To Make Apple Butter Out Of Applesauce In Crockpot

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Curious to know how to make apple butter out of applesauce in crockpot? If yes, here is a secret recipe we are going to share with you that tells you how to make apple butter out of applesauce in crockpot, the easiest way! Preparing and canning apple butter is no herculean task and you can easily do it yourself at home, thanks to crockpots. Crockpots are slow cookers which allow you to make delicious apple butter out of applesauce without burning it. The recipe you are about to read is perfect for 6 pint jars.

What you need: To make apple butter out of applesauce in crockpot, you will need 3 unsweetened applesauce quarts, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, 3/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, half a teaspoon allspice, 3 1/2 cups of white sugar, 2 cups of brown sugar and finally 1/3 cup of apple juice or cider. For the utensils, you need a crockpot which is at least 5 quarts and 6 pint jars.

Now, here are the steps of preparing apple butter out of applesauce in crockpot –

Step1: Combine the white and brown sugars, apple cider and the unsweetened applesauce, all together in the crockpot. Now, cover the crockpot and cook at a low flame for some three hours.

Step 2: As three hours draw to a close, get ready to add allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and nutmeg. Let the mixture cook on a low flame for three more hours. Cover the pot with the lid.

Step 3: Next up, take the lid off the crockpot and continue cooking your apple butter on a low flame for 2-4 hours more until you can see the mixture is drawing to a sufficiently thickened proportion. You can take longer time to thicken it as per your preference.

Step 4: When you are done with your apple butter, ladle the hot mixture into your pint sized canning jars. Now, while you are doing that make sure you leave at least 1/4 inch of space at the top of your jars. Next, it’s time for you to process your apple butter in a boiling water bath for some 10 minutes. Be safe while you are doing that and wear oven mitts while filling the jars. Your apple butter is ready!

Wrap it up: You can freeze the apple butter for 6 months. Apple butters make wonderful gift items. You can decorate the jars with ribbons and pretty labels and place them with biscuits and breads in gift baskets.
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