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Crock Pot Cranberry Butter

A smooth, tangy-sweet cranberry apple butter slow-cooked with warm spices and citrus for a cozy homemade spread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Course: Condiment, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Butter
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 3 cups apples peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Immersion blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients except vanilla to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook until fruit is very soft.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Stir in vanilla and continue cooking uncovered to thicken.
  5. Cool and store.

Notes

Butter thickens significantly as it cools.