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Homemade Apple Butter

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Apple Butter Crockpot Recipe + Free Printable

I’ve learned I need to have a few hostess gifts on hand at all times. Not because we’re the constant party-hopping kind of people, but because parties seem to pop up when we’re at our busiest.

I love giving canned goods as hostess gifts as I can whip up a batch of something delicious, like applesauce or jam, on a day off and it lasts for ages tucked away on a shelf so we can still be prepared for those last minute fetes. For me, a good hostess gift makes a small, thoughtful gesture.  I’m a firm believer that they shouldn’t cost a ton of money!Apple Butter Crockpot Recipe + Free Printable

This homemade apple butter is just the ticket. I got a massive box of apple “seconds” at our local farmer’s market for cheap and whipped up a huge crockpot worth of apple butter – almost a triple batch of what you’ll find below! It’s so easy – all you really need to do is peel and chop your apples, then kick back, relax and let your crockpot do the work. Things get even easier if you have a countertop apple corer and peeler.

Slowcooker Apple Butter Recipe - Great holiday gift!

To make the gifts even more personal, I wrapped them with twine and topped them with these cute labels I made. It’s the perfect touch to make sure your gift is special.

Just in case you whip up a batch of apple butter and want some labels, I’ve attached some printables at the bottom of this post! I made them to fit a 2.5″ circle label which fit perfectly on the lid of these pretty Quattro Stagioni canning jars.

Easy Hostess Gift Ideas - Homemade Apple Butter

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Homemade Apple Butter Recipe

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Homemade apple butter is the perfect hostess gift! Plus, it’s super easy because it’s made in your slowcooker!

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Snack

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 12 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into chunks (about 21/2 pounds)
  • Optional equipment: countertop apple peeler
  • Quattro Stagioni Canning Jars

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or until apples are tender and falling apart.
  2. Blend apples until smooth in a blender or with an immersion blender. Return to slow cooker and cook on high for 1-2 hours, until thick. Stir occasionally.
  3. Canning instructions (optional): Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Pour apple butter into sterilized jars, making sure to wipe away any splatters from the jar rims. Leave 1/4″ of head space. Seal and boil for 15 minutes. If not canned, apple butter lasts about 1 week in the fridge.

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Download the free printable homemade apple butter labels:

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Slowcooker Apple Butter Recipe - Great holiday gift!

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December 15, 2014  •  Filed Under: Blogging, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Snacks 14 Comments

Comments

  1. Miranda | Miranda's Notebook says

    December 15, 2014 at 6:46 am

    Yum, that apple butter looks delicious! I love homemade goods at Christmas 🙂 That touch pad is amazing!! Oh dear, something else to add to my wish list! xx

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      December 18, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Isn’t it!? It’s like the next era of computers!

      Reply
  2. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Good work! Love the view from your Sprout work-station. 🙂

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    • Kelly Egan says

      December 18, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Haha, thanks Lady! Can’t wait to hear all of your thoughts about the Sprout in person!

      Reply
  3. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:35 am

    Nice! Ps. I love that mug. Is it ‘S’ as in Sarah?? 😉

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      December 18, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Haha, one would think! It’s “S” for Sweet and was a lovely gift for lucky me. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    December 20, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Yum, your apple butter sounds amazing! Love the pretty packaging and cute labels!

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    • Kelly Egan says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Thanks so much Kelly!

      Reply
  5. Carla (@charliesue) says

    December 28, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Look at that work space! I’m in love with this machine and your cute labels. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      December 29, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      It’s so space age, isn’t it! Definitely the wave of the future for design!

      Reply
  6. bedstuyfoodie says

    January 5, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I love homemade apple butter! You wrapped it so beautifully! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Kelly Egan says

      January 5, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Awww, thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. Lovely Letters says

    March 2, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    I am late to the apple label party, but these are the cutest little hostess gifts ever!

    xx Katie
    lovely letters

    Reply
    • Kelly @A Side of Sweet says

      March 2, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      Fashionably late of course! Thanks!

      Reply

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