Salted Caramel Apple Butter (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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5 lbs apples (about 10-12 medium apples), peeled, cored, and sliced.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed.
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade).
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
Instructions:
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Place the peeled, cored, and sliced apples in a slow cooker.
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Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the apples. Stir well to coat the apples evenly with the spices and sugars.
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Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the apples are very soft and have broken down. Stir the mixture occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Once the apples are soft and caramelized, use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend in batches.
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Stir in the vanilla extract and caramel sauce until fully incorporated.
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If the apple butter is too thin, continue cooking uncovered on low for another hour or until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Once the apple butter is thick and smooth, stir in the sea salt. Let it cool, then transfer to jars or airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or can be processed in a water bath for longer storage.
Notes:
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Salted Caramel Apple Butter is a rich, sweet spread combining caramelized apples, warm spices, and a hint of sea salt. It’s perfect on toast, pancakes, or as a dessert topping.