Crock Pot Apple Butter (Easy & No-Peel Recipe!)

This Crock Pot Apple Butter starts with soft, sweet apples that melt down beautifully without any peeling, turning into a thick, glossy spread that tastes like warm cinnamon and early Fall mornings! Everything cooks low and slow in the crock pot, filling your kitchen with that cozy September aroma while the apples caramelize into deep, rich flavor. It’s simple, hands‑off, and the easiest way to welcome the start of apple season!

Easy Crock Pot Apple Butter No Peel!

If you’re ready to ease into Fall baking, this Crock Pot Apple Butter is the kind of recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell like September. It starts with soft, sweet apples – no peeling required – and cooks low and slow until they melt into a thick, glossy butter that tastes like warm cinnamon, caramelized apples, and cozy autumn mornings!

Everything happens right in the slow cooker, so it’s completely hands‑off and perfect for busy days, weekend baking, or stocking your fridge with something delicious for toast, biscuits, oatmeal, and fall charcuterie boards.

The blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla gives this apple butter its deep Fall flavor without overpowering the fruit. After a long simmer, a quick blend turns it silky smooth, and venting the lid helps it thicken into that classic spreadable texture. It’s simple, dependable, and one of those recipes you’ll want to make every Fall – especially when the apples are at their sweetest!

Why this Recipe Works

No Peeling Required – Soft, sweet apples break down completely and blend into a smooth, silky butter.

Slow Cooker Convenience – Low, steady heat caramelizes the apples and deepens the flavor without babysitting.

Foolproof and Flexible – Works with any sweet apple variety and can be adjusted for sweetness or spice.

Ingredients You’ll Need

5.5 lbs Soft, Sweet Apples (Cored & Chopped) – The heart of the recipe – the natural sweetness and tenderness cook down into a smooth, rich Apple Butter.

1 cup Brown Sugar – Adds warmth, depth, and a hint of caramel flavor as it slowly melts into the apples.

3/4 cup Sugar – Boosts sweetness and helps the Apple Butter thicken and darken as it cooks.

1 tbsp Cinnamon – The main warm spice, giving the Apple Butter its classic cozy Fall flavor.

1/4 tsp Salt – Just enough to balance sweetness and enhance the apple and spice.

1/8 tsp Ground Cloves – A tiny amount adds deep, warm spice and that signature Apple Butter aroma.

1 1/2 tsp Vanilla – Stirred in at the end for a smooth, sweet finish that rounds out all the flavors.

How to Make Apple Butter in a Crock Pot

NOTE: This recipe takes 12 hours in the crock pot.

Spray a large crock pot with non-stick spray.

Core and dice 5.5 lbs soft sweet apples and place in the crock pot.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1/4 salt, and 1/8 tsp ground cloves.

Pour mixture over the apple pieces and stir until well combined.

Place lid on the crock pot and cook on low heat for 10 hours.

After the 10 hours has passed, use an immersion blender to puree the apples until smooth and no chunks remain.

Blend in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla.

Cook another 2 hours, uncovered on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Use Soft, Sweet Apples – Varieties like McIntosh, Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp break down faster and give a naturally sweet, smooth finish.

Don’t Peel the Apples – The skins soften completely and blend right in, adding flavor, color, and natural pectin for thickening.

Cook Low & Slow – The longer the apples cook, the deeper the color and richer the flavor.

Taste and Adjust Sweetness – Apples vary – add a little extra sugar or splash of lemon juice depending on how sweet or tart your batch is.

How to Store – Refrigerate covered for up to 2 weeks or freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. It thickens even more as it chills.

Fall Recipes Using Apple Butter

• Apple Butter French Toast
• Apple Butter Crumble Bars

Notes

Recipe Credit: Sugar Spun Run

Calories 64, Protein 0g, Carbs 16g, Fat 0g