Making Apple Butter

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I love apple butter on biscuits, but I am not a huge fan of the apple butter you can purchase at the grocery store. A few years ago, we had a large amount of apples given to us by someone and I decided to make some of my own and the recipe that I used instantly became my favorite by far so now any chance I have to make some, I will. Luckily last week, my husband had someone bring him some apples from a local orchard that were not " up to grade", but perfectly good apples. I decided that we needed some apple butter and got busy making it.
Very blurry photo of the first batch of apples, but this is what I started with. 

Washed them first and prepared to make my diced apples. 

I hate coring them, but I can easily do it with the knives I was using. 

Measuring the diced apples. I have to have 5 quarts, which means that this needed to be full 5 times.

Yes, I use my crock pot setting on my NINJA cooker to make apple butter. It makes the house smell delicious and I don't really have to do much after the initial work. It is 20-24 hours of pure heavenly aroma.


Here is my hand written recipe that was given to me by my great aunt. I love this recipe and I will be making more soon. I believe we still have enough apples for one more batch. 

Comments

  1. JeanieNovember 13, 2019 at 5:26 AM

    Well, this looks pretty easy. I would have thought it much harder. And I'll bet the smell is fabulous!

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    1. CarolNovember 15, 2019 at 3:52 AM

      Smell is fabulous and it is fairly easy. The hardest part was peeling and coring the apples.

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  2. TheresaNovember 13, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    I have NEVER had apple butter but you make me want to try it:) Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!

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    1. CarolNovember 15, 2019 at 3:53 AM

      Oh you should try it! It is absolutely delicious!!

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  3. LindaNovember 13, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    Ruth Ann makes apple butter this way! I took a screen shot of your recipe and I’m looking forward to making this! I bet it’s perfect for a cold December day!

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    1. CarolNovember 15, 2019 at 3:54 AM

      Linda, it is good for a cold December day. I absolutely love this recipe because it is easy. I bet you will enjoy it as much as I do!

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  4. photowannabeNovember 15, 2019 at 9:32 AM

    Now you are making me hungry. There is nothing like the aroma and taste of apple Everything. Its perfect for a cold wintery type day.

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