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Salted Caramel Apple Butter
This Salted Caramel Apple Butter is rich, smooth, and bursting with fall flavors.
Made by slow-cooking apples with warm spices, sugar, and a touch of caramel sauce,
it’s perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or even swirling into yogurt and oatmeal.
This recipe from deesviral takes traditional apple butter to the next level with a decadent caramel twist.
Ingredients
- 6 lbs apples (about 12 large), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are a great combination.
Directions
- Place the chopped apples in a large slow cooker.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt. Stir well to coat the apples.
- Cover and cook on low for 10–12 hours, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and caramelized.
- Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender) to puree until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and caramel sauce until fully combined.
- Cook uncovered on low for another 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until apple butter thickens to your preference.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and transfer to sterilized jars.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt before serving, if desired.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate in sterilized jars for up to 3 weeks.
- Freeze in airtight containers for up to 6 months.
- For gifting, seal in sterilized jars and decorate with labels or ribbons for a homemade touch.
Why This Recipe Works
- Slow cooking: Develops deep, caramelized flavors in the apples.
- Caramel sauce: Enhances richness and makes this apple butter unique.
- Warm spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves balance sweetness with depth.
- Versatile spread: Perfect on bread, pancakes, oatmeal, or even as a baking ingredient.
Expert Tips
- Cook overnight in the slow cooker for an effortless next-day treat.
- For a thicker apple butter, leave uncovered for the final 2 hours to reduce moisture.
- Blend in batches if using a regular blender—careful with hot liquids.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before serving for a gourmet finish.
