Fruit butters, like apple, pear, & pumpkin, are sweet, seasonal treats that are simple to make (especially if you have a slow cooker). Slow cook the fruits with a little sugar and spice and they'll break down in their own juices.
These are great breakfast and brunch spreads, as well as any-time snacks for the whole family.
Apple Butter
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the apples in a slow cooker.
- Add the sugars, cinnamon, salt and vanilla to the pot. Mix well.
- Cook in slow cooker on low for about 10 hours, stirring every couple hours. The apple butter should be thick and dark brown.
- If desired, use a blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze in small containers.
Spiced Pear Butter
Ingredients
- 12 pears, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
Instructions
- Place the pears in a slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook in slow cooker on low for about 6-8 hours, stirring every couple hours. The pears will cook down but still may be a little chunky.
- If desired, use a blender to puree the pear butter until smooth
- Cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze in small containers.
Pumpkin Butter
Ingredients
- 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices, and sugar in a large bowl; stir well.
- Transfer mixture to a slow cooker and cook for 6 hours.
- Allow to cool.
- Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator for up to two weeks (or the freezer for up to 3 months).
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