Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
October 2nd, 2012 | Author: Alysha
For me, nothing screams fall like apple picking, changing leaves and knee-length riding boots. It may only be early October, but I have successfully enjoyed all three.
When you combine my love of apples with my new favorite hobby, canning, it was only a matter of time until the two joined forces in the kitchen.
Well, that match made in heaven happened this past weekend. I canned my own Apple Pie Filling (post to come soon) and this delicious Cranberry Apple Butter.
This has been the easiest thing I’ve canned so far. So if you’re a newbie like me, it’s a great starting point. I saw this recipe on one of my favorite food blogs, Mommie Cooks. When I saw that Julie used a slow cooker to make the apple butter, I was sold. Not to mention a bag of frozen cranberries was sitting in our chest freezer since last Thanksgiving, so I couldn’t wait to use that up!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Butter
Adapted from Mommie Cooks
Makes 3 1/2 pints (you may be apple to get 4 pints depending on how big your apples are)
14 apples, peeled and chopped (Use a combination for more unique flavor. I used Golden Delicious, Mollie and Gala apples.)
One 12-ounce bag frozen whole cranberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 12 hours, stirring once every few hours.
Canning Instructions: Prep your jars and lids for canning. Ladle butter in 3 pint jars (or 6 half-pint jars) and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, let jars rest in the rack (after being lifted to the top rim of the canner) for 5 minutes. Place jars on a dish towel on the counter and let cool for 24 hours before removing the bands and storing.
Question: Are you an apple butter fan? This is one of those foods that I hated when I was younger but now love as an adult.
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Looks delicious! I love that you are so good at canning. I need to try this out sometime soon. Maybe with my next crop of apples. I still have to try the pickles too!
Brigitt @ Cook With B recently posted..Lemon Thyme Pork Chops + Meeting Anderson Cooper
So good? HA! I never thought I would live to the day to hear that :) It’s definitely a work in progress. Every time I try a new recipe I learn something new.
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
oh deliciousness, i am in love with all apple butter
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Trade em Up Tuesday: Race to the Finish
I love apple butter! I eat it in/on just about everything – oats, PB sandwiches, pancakes, a spoon.
I can imagine that the tangy cranberries really make this delicous. Thanks for sharing!
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because recently posted..Week 5
I love it on oats too :)
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
I’ve never heard of apple butter, and now you’ve piqued my curiosity. I bet I could sample some at Wood Orchard (in Door County). I love that place and I’m heading up there in a couple weeks.
Karis recently posted..Ratatouille with Pasta
Karis?! You’ve got to be joking. I think you’re more knowledgeable about food than me!
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
That looks so delicious and I love the cranberry/apple combo! I hadn’t heard of apple butter until I found it at Trader Joe’s a couple of years ago and I need to pick some up again to add to yogurt, pancakes, etc.
Lisa @ Fit in the Midwest recently posted..Milk Unleashed App and Giveaway!
I remember store-bought/canned apple butter tasting terrible as a kid. I had no idea that not everyone has known about this stuff for a long time.
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
I am so fascinated by canning. It’ so cool!
Obv I am fascinated by apple butter too. It’s one of my favoirte fall treats!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Super Tuesday
I’ve wanted to learn how to can for years and I just got into it. I think it’s really fun :)
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
I just used apple butter the other day, but apple cranberry sounds even better!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..A Few Tangents
I think the cranberries make it a little fresher/sweeter tasting. I dig it!
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
Because of this recipe I am taking myself into Bed Bath and Beyond and buying a slow cooker! Thank you for sharing! I would love some Pumpkin slow cooker recipes! Love and Shine CourtStar
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Do it! You’ll use it all the time!
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
I’ve been meaning to learn how to can (especially after seeing my husband’s gramma’s collection!) She has a whole pantry full of canned goods! But I think it’s one of those diy foods that I always shy away from because it’s not something I’m familiar with. The pictures are gorgeous, and you did a great job with this project :D
Ellie@Fit for the Soul recently posted..We Aren’t in Kansas Anymore, Y’all
Thanks so much, Ellie! I’m so jealous of people with a stash of canned goods!
Alysha recently posted..Canning Cranberry Apple Butter
This looks amazing. You make me want to try my hand at canning but I am totally scared. Canned apple pie filling?? That sounds incredible!! I can’t believe you have squeezed so much fall fun in already!! I need to convince my friends to go apple picking…
Alissa N recently posted..Green Apple Smoothie
You are an amazing cook, Alissa! I know you would be awesome at canning!
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Looks perfect Alysha! Now I need to go can a batch of my own. :)~ Thanks for the recipe sharing love.
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I just had a delicious apple butter last weekend–sounds even better with cranberries. This is definitely on my “to do” list!
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Let me know how you like it if you do!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Brunch at Blue’s Egg in Milwaukee (and other random events)
This is a fantastic recipe! I just got a whole bunch of apples from a friend and I have been wanting to make apple butter. Love the idea of adding cranberries!
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