Easy Silky Macoun & McIntosh Apple Butter

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Easy Silky Macoun & McIntosh Apple Butter

Intense reduced apple natural flavor makes 6 full cups. No peeling Apples method! Set in a slow cooker, then puree in a high speed blender. Eat with a spoon, or add to many recipes.

Prep Time35

Cook Time11

Total Time11 35

Course: apple butter, side sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Silky Apple Butter, Easy Silky Macoun & McIntosh Apple Butter, Macoun & McIntosh Homemade Apple Butter, No Peel Easy Apple Butter

Servings: 2 tablespoon portions

Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life

Equipment

1 slow cooker

Ingredients

2 3/4 pounds McIntosh Apples
2 3/4 pounds Macoun Apples
3/4 cup pure cane sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (I use Braggs)
1 cup filtered water can use natural apple cider too
1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*

Instructions

Wash and dry the apples. Cut each in quarters, remove the core with a small knife. Cut apples into 1" pieces - add to a large bowl.
Add remaining 6 ingredients, sugar through spice. Toss well to combine.
Add to the slow cooker, set to LOW. Slow cook for 10 hours. Give a big stir. Cook one additional hour uncovered. Cool for 1 hour.
When slightly cooled, add the apple butter in 2 batches to a high speed blender. Cover, whirl from low to medium- high speed until very silky smooth. Add the apple butter to sterile glass jars with a tight seal and put in a cool place in your refrigerator. Water bath can for longer storage.

Notes

RECIPE: Moist Honey Apple Butter Cake with Dreamy Glaze - It's Gluten Free

Typically lasts 1 month refrigerated, up to 18 months canned. Can be successfully frozen too!
NOTE: different varieties will cook slightly differently - in texture and flavor. I used half Macoun and half McIntosh.

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.

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