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Ridiculously Easy Slow Cooked Apple Butter (with free printable gift labels)

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on September 2, 2025
4.98 from 35 votes
A delicious taste of fall with minimal effort! This Apple Butter is fabulous on toast, biscuits, scones, cheese and charcuterie boards, etc.
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Ready for the taste of fall? With minimal effort on your part? Welcome to our Ridiculously Easy Slow-Cooked Apple Butter! Simply throw everything in the slow cooker and wait for the magic to happen! It's fabulous on toast, biscuits, scones and English muffins and is a wonderful addition to cheese and charcuterie appetizer boards. 

The idea for this delicious slow-cooked apple butter came from an email from a Café reader. She said that she loved our jam and jelly recipes and was writing to inquire if I had "a recipe for apple butter made from applesauce".

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Brilliant!

What!? Apple butter from apple sauce? I replied that I didn't but thought it was a brilliant idea and started doing a little online research. Sure enough, there were several recipes for apple butter from applesauce. That very day, while doing some grocery shopping. I picked up two large containers of applesauce.

I couldn't wait to try this idea so as soon as I got home from the store, I pulled out my slow cooker, added the applesauce, some fall spices, a dash of both balsamic and apple cider vinegar as well as a shot of bourbon. I set the cooker on high, covered it for an hour then let it cook, uncovered for the rest of the day.

Oh my! The aroma that filled the house was amazing and I could hardly wait for the applesauce mixture to thicken up. That evening, I gave Scott a little taste and we were both quite smitten. I've made several batches since then, tweaking the recipe a bit but not veering too far from that original concoction.

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Buy it (and break the bank) or make it yourself?

One day while I was testing this recipe, Scott was out running some errands. I asked him to stop by Whole Foods and pick up a jar of nice apple butter so I could compare. He brought a small jar with a pretty gourmet label. I was surprised at the price, $7 for a fairly small amount. When I opened the jar and tried a taste, it was delicious but more like spiced applesauce rather than thick, spreadable apple butter and definitely not better than our home-brewed selection.

I love that, when making apple butter at home, you can go as thin or thick as you like. You also have control of the ingredients and don't have to add anything besides apples, brown sugar and spices. In addition to these two factors, it's super economical to make your own apple butter in comparison to purchased apple butter.

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This apple butter recipe includes 2 46-ounce  jars of applesauce (92-ounces total). I paid $3.49 per jar, a total of right around $7. The recipe yields 7-8 6-ounce jars, depending on how thick you allow the apple butter to get. Even with the added spices and brown sugar, that's infinitely cheaper than purchasing prepared apple butter which runs from $5 on up per jar. (I was at Williams Sonoma yesterday and noticed a 12-ounce jar of apple butter for $16.95!)

Apple butter in glass jars with printable labels stacked.

What to do with apple butter?

If you didn't grow up with apple butter, you might be wondering what to do with it. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Spread it on toast, scones, biscuits, English muffins.
  • Serve it on cheese and charcuterie boards.
  • Use it as a glaze for grilled pork, chicken or salmon
  • Dollop it on oatmeal for a tasty, gourmet breakfast.
  • Serve it on ice cream for a fall treat!
  • Stir it into your tea!
  • Spread it on a sandwich, especially delicious with ham and cheese!
  • Stir a couple of spoonfuls into mashed sweet potatoes.
  • Use it as a base for pizza.
  • Make an Apple Butter Barbeque Roasted Chicken.
  • Swirl it into cakes and muffins.
  • Make an Apple Butter Old Fashioned.
  • Give it as a gift!

Give it as a gift!

This apple butter makes a fantastic hostess gift or an anytime gift for friends, family, coworkers, teachers... anyone you want to say "I care" to in a very delicious way. We've created a pretty label to adorn our gifts and would be happy to share them with you.

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So, if you're ready for a fabulous taste of fall, pick up some applesauce, next time you shop. Check out the ingredient list but you probably have almost everything else you'll need. Throw everything in the slow cooker and wait for the magical Autumn aromas to swirl into every nook and cranny of your home! ENJOY!

Café Tips for making this Ridiculously Easy Slow Cooked Apple Butter

  • I like to look for applesauce for this recipe that has an ingredient list of simply "apples and water".
  • The applesauce mixture cooks for one hour covered then the cover is removed for the remaining time. During that first hour, you can let it go, unattended. Once the cover is removed, it's important to give the apple mixture a good stir and to scrape down the sides of the slow cooker once every hour. As this apple butter cooks, it tends to get thicker around the edges so an occasional stir helps distribute the
  • You can make this apple butter as thin or thick as you like by shortening or lengthening the cooking time. I like mine nice and thick but, as mentioned above, some delicious commercial apple butter is thinner than what's pictured in this post.
  • Also, every slow cooker is a little different so your apple butter may need to cook less or more time than the recipe suggests.
  • Don't skip the blending at the end to yield super creamy, "buttery" results.
  • This apple butter can be canned with a hot water bath to be shelf stable (follow directions carefully in the recipe below) OR, if not put through a hot water bath, it can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer when not in use. (Note separate directions below for shelf-stable, canned apple butter as well as for apple butter that will need to be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

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Ridiculously Easy Slow Cooked Apple Butter

Chris Scheuer
A delicious taste of fall with minimal effort! This Apple Butter is fabulous on toast, biscuits, scones, cheese and charcuterie boards, etc.
4.98 from 35 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 96 servings
Calories 26
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 92 ounces no-sugar-added applesauce, I use 2 46-ounce jars, (I use Motts
  • 1½ cups brown sugar, (I use dark brown sugar but light brown will also work)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon, (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 medium vanilla bean, cut in half, lenthwise

Instructions
 

For both canned (shelf stable) apple butter AND apple butter that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

  1. Combine all ingredients (including the split vanilla bean) in the bowl of a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour, undisturbed.
  3. Uncover and cook an additional 7-9 hours (on high), stirring well, then scraping down the sides of the bowl at least every hour. Cook until nice and thick. One way to tell if the apple butter is done is to remove a spoonful to a small clean plate. When the apple butter is done, there will not be liquid that separates around the edges and the mixture should hold its shape. (The apple butter will thicken slightly when cooled.)
  4. Remove the vanilla bean then transfer the apple butter to the bowl of a food processor or blender. (be sure to vent the opening to prevent pressure build-up and explosion - I use a small funnel in the opening of the blender or food processor.) Process or blend for 3-4 minutes until super smooth and creamy then transfer to clean jars (if canning with a hot water bath, the jars should be sterilized).

To finish apple butter that will be canned:

  1. Prepare jars, canner, and jar lids while making the apple butter, according to canner manufacturer and USDA canning guidelines.
  2. Ladle the hot apple butter into hot, sterilized canning jars. Leave ¼-inch head space. Tap the jars gently on a work surface to remove any air bubbles. You can also do this by stirring the apple butter with a small plastic knife. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, top with the flat lid followed by screw ring lid tightened to fingertip tight.
  3. Process apple butter on a rack in the prepared canner, and process for 10 minutes for altitudes 0-1,000 ft, 15 minutes for altitudes 1,000-6,000 ft. and 20 minutes for altitudes above 6,000 ft. (Per Penn State Extension EDU)
  4. When done, remove canner lid, wait 5 minutes, then carefully remove jars from canner; let jars cool on kitchen towel on counter (not directly on counter-don't want them to crack due to temperature extremes). Once you have made sure jars have sealed (you should hear a "pinging" sound), let them cool for 24 hours, then store the apple butter at room temperature for up to a year.

To finish apple butter that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer:

  1. Ladle apple butter into clean jars, leaving ½ inch of head space. Wipe the rims of the jars clean then top with flat lids followed by screw-on rings. Tighten rings, allow apple butter to cool then refrigerate or freeze for longer storage. Apple butter can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks and in the freezer for up to a year.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
Makes 7-8 6-ounce jars, depending on how long you let the apple butter cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.005gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.005gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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Course: Condiment, Jams & Jellies
Cuisine: American

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671 Comments

  3. Sad to say we didn't care for it. We didn't like the flavor of the two vinegars. It also got stronger (vinegar flavor) as it cooked. I think I would really like this without them. Do I have to use them and if I do, can I lower the amount, a lot? thanks

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  4. I have a large supply of apples I am looking to make them into something before they spoil. This looks like the perfect recipe for that.

    I would love to receive the labels, please.

    Thanks, Tracy

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  5. Looks so gooood! I grew up eating apple butter. Lived in communities where they make it in the big kettles outside. I would love to get the labels.
    Thank you,
    Linda

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  8. Please send the label pdf. If I can this, does it have the same 3-4 week longevity in the fridge, as if I'd made the fridge/freezer version? Many thanks, as always!

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  11. This looks delish. I want to use vanilla bean paste in place of the whole bean-about how much would I use and would I add it at the beginning or the end? Also, please send me those great looking labels for this. thanks!

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    1. Hi Brenda, you can do that. I would use about a teaspoon of paste and add it at the same time. Enjoy!

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  17. Sounds absolutely yummy! Will make a nice little gift for co-workers. Please send the PDF labels.
    Love your site! So glad I found you🙂

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  22. I have loved apple butter my whole life. (94 years) Until recently I got my stash from the Tomato Shack on Route 105 in Boone, NC. Unfortunately time and progress forced the roadside stand to close. I would love to try your recipe and use your labels on the jars. The Strawberry Balsamic Fig Jam labels worked great and make my amateurish efforts look great. Look forward to receiving the PDF.

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  24. I am so delighted to have found this site. I am loving all your recipes and would love the label for this apple butter recipe. What a great gift it will make as will some others I have found on your site.

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  26. Hi,

    I'm going to make this recipe and give it to my guests to take home after Thanksgiving Dinner.

    Would you please send me the labels?
    Thank you!

    Regards,
    Shar

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  28. Hi Chris,
    I am making this today and it smells wonderful. Quick question…
    We keep this on HIGH the entire time and do not lower it to LOW after the first hour, right?
    Thank you.

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    1. Hi Liz, I can't add you but you can go to the black bar at the top of our website and add your email to subscribe.

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  31. Hello - I requested the apple butter labels, and you accidentally sent the sea-salted quinoa pecan brittle labels; so I thought I'd ask for the apple butter labels again! Thanks!

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  34. This recipe is on my to do list for this week. Applesauce is a genius idea. I have a few large bottles of applesauce in my pantry. I had a plan to go to the store today to pick up apples. You have saved me time, effort, and money! Thank you. Please send labels.

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  36. I can't wait to make this for all of my friends and family. I'm sure it will be delicious as every one of your recipes that I have tried has been great. Please send me the labels Thanks!!

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  37. Sounds heavenly! Can't wait to try a new version. Would appreciate the labels. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

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  43. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Please send me the wonderful labels so I can gift this deliciousness. Thank you

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  44. This recipe reminds me of my mother and grandmother cooking in the farm's kitchen. We always had apple butter on freshly baked bread. Nothing is better. The labels are a perfect addition.

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  45. Please send your cute labels for the apple butter recipe. Iam going to make it as Christmas gifts for my friends and neighbors. Thank you, Pam

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  46. Please send the labels. I am looking forward to surprising my husband with some apple butter that his mother used to make in Arkansas

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  51. Have never made apple butter before, so can't wait to try this. May I please have your lovely labels. Many thanks.

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  52. this sounds good. Please send me the labels. also, I hope you guys are getting (or starting to get) your life back to normal after Helena. Best wishes

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  58. I will be making apple butter very soon and I would love to have your beautiful labels to putmon nmy jars. Thank you! Nancy Phlegar

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  59. Thank you so much for another wonderful recipe. Every one is absolutely amazing! Plus labels? What a gift! I’d love a set please. Thanks again so much. My fav. Cooking “go to” website! Thx again, Mallory. (Email below).

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  64. Thanks for the recipe. I am making this right now.
    It smells amazing and tastes great too. I made too much applesauce last year so I am using my own canned applesauce instead of buying canned from the supermarket.

    I would love to have the labels.
    Thanks

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  68. Hi,
    I would love to have the labels for this recipe! I love apple sauce, and this sounds great!
    Thank you,
    Verna

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  69. I love apple butter and am going to try this recipe this weekend! Would it be possible to get the labels? I’d love to share this with my friends and family . Thank you!

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  75. Just made apple butter for all my siblings and a friend. Smells sooooo good! Can’t wait for them to try it. I got 8 6oz jars; the exact number I needed. I would love to add your labels. I have submitted my email below. thank you!

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  76. Just made the apple butter recipe. turned out great. Please send printable labels for my jars. thank you. Jane

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  77. NOW I find this! I already made it the hard way. LOL Next time I am going to try your recipe, but in the meantime, I'd love your labels to use on mine. 🙂

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  79. Just recently discovered this website like what I see so far. Planning on making Apple Butter recipe my Granddaughter loves Apple Butter planning on giving some as gifts so I what like to have some labels to put on the jars. Thanks wish me luck

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  80. Ok you had me at Apple!
    Definitely wanting the free printable for this one.
    I have a sister who just raves over anything butter so this ones going to be in her mix this Christmas
    Thanks for all the yummy recipes for gift giving. 🙂
    My list is growing!

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      1. This apple butter is really easy and really good. I ordered the 3 inch printable adhesive blank labels then realized my labels are 2 1/2 inches. Was a 3 inch label available. Please send if I downloaded wrong size. Thank you for all you do. Happy holidays.

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        1. Hi Alice, the only labels we have available are the ones we emailed to you. So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

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  84. Looks like the perfect gift for friends at Christmas. Please send the labels. I LOVE your blog, all your recipes and your inspirational verses.

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  85. Looking forward to making this Applebutter and sharing it with my neighbors this Christmas! Please send me the labels.
    Thanks,
    Lynda

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  86. Loved your recipe. I ate it by the teaspoon. Made it just it time for Christmas gifts. Would love to receive your apple butter labels to place on my jars of apple butter. Please send the labels. Thank you.

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  87. I’m making this right now! I would love the labels as I hope to gift it this holiday season. Thank you!

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  89. Absolutely delicious. Thanks again for a wonderful recipe. I make one of your recipes almost every day. Please send labels. I will be sharing this Applebutter with friends.

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  90. Putting together a gift basket of your goodies for my son & daughter-in-in-love.
    May I please have the labels..

    Thank you

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  92. I'm going to be making this for gifts. I don't have flat lids for the cute jars I bougt, will that be OK? Please could I have the lid? Thank you

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    1. Hi Rosi, you could attach the label to the side of the jar or a ribbon as well. We will send them your way!

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  93. This apple butter is delicious. Don't forget the hint of bourbon. Everyone has raved about it. Thank you Cafe Sucre.

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  95. Made this today - more savory than we are accustomed to here in PA Dutch Country but amazingly delicious! Please send the labels.

    Thanks so much!

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  96. Have the apple sauce and I'm ready to make a batch. Please send labels for gift giving. Appreciate all the work you put into your recipes. Thank you.

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  97. I love ❤️ apple butter... and this sounds like the easiest ever!!!
    Please send me the labels... I've made almost all your labeled recipes and am making baskets full of your wonderful yummies for Christmas!!!

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  102. Hi, I always enjoy your recipes. I'll love to try this apple butter, would you share the labels with me? Thank you!

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  103. Hi Chris, Each year I make Holiday gifts from your ideas. This year I would love to have a copy of your Apple Butter labels. Could you send a set? Thank you so much!

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  109. I am having such an apple butter moment!!! We live in Switzerland, and no-one here seems to have heard of it! Luckily, I came across a quick stovetop recipe recently for apple butter, which I made immediately with the four apples I had on hand! It made one jar, which is being gobbled up very quickly. After seeing your recipe today, I'm ready to make a new batch - your way, which sounds absolutely delicious!
    If I were to make my own applesauce first, about how many pounds, or kilos would you guess I'd need?
    And, of course, I would love to have your free printable, adorable labels, and give them as gifts this year!
    Thanking you in advance......

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    1. That's great, Debbie! We are happy to send the labels. As far as how many pounds of apples, we can't say for sure. We've only made this with store-bought applesauce.

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  110. OMG! I was debating if I wanted to do our craft faire this year, but after seeing all these delicious recipes I can't wait to get started.
    May I get the apple butter labels, please.

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  112. OMGoodness! You have the best recipes! Since I happen to have a ready supply of apples, i used my own applesauce....and then followed your recipe to the "T"! I would love to use your printable labels to adorn my jars ....please send them to me!!!!

    Thanks so much,
    CJ

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  113. I was just heading out to buy apple butter but this looks better. Thank you so much for all the beautiful labels and wonderful recipes.

    Would you please send me the labels?

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  114. I can't wait to try this. Of course, I'll use the homemade applesauce I just made this week. Please send me the PDF for the labels. Thanks so much.

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  118. Kathy ,October 29, 2023
    Please send me your free printable labels for your Apple Butter recipe. Can't wait to try it!

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  122. I haven’t tried your Apple Butter recipe yet but it sounds so good. I love the idea of the addition of the vinegars!
    I can’t t wait to make it. I would like to use this recipe for gifts. If you could send me the label PDF, I would be grateful. Also, I may have missed it but could you share where you found the cute jars? Thank you, Susie

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  123. Apple Butter is one of my favorites! I would love to have a copy of your Apple Butter labels. Could you send a set? Thank you so much!

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  130. Hi:
    Could you please send me the PDF label for the Apple butter. This looks amazing!
    Thank you for all your recipes!
    Dianne

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  131. Your recipes and labels are as beautiful as you are! I read your blog and rush to my kitchen to check my pantry for all the ingredients. I would love to have your special printable label so I can make all my hostess gifts for the holiday season. Thank you for all the wonderful joy you have brought to me!

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  133. I would love a PDF for your apple butter recipe please. Planning to make some for Christmas Stocking gifts. I love your blog, and appreciate your testing and tweaking recipes to come up with the best version!

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    1. Hi Thelma, Hope you enjoy the apple butter. We'll be happy to send the labels.
      Regarding your question, I can't speak for the safety of that technique.

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  134. This sounds easy and very tasty as never heard of Apple Butter I am going to give this recipe a try, please email me some labels as I think the rest of the family might like this as a gift

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  135. Thank you Chris for sharing all of your wonderful recipes. I am going to try this and would love for you to send me the label pdf.

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  142. Wow, never though of using a touch of Bourbon in applebutter! I would love to have the printable labels. Thank you

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    2. Will make this with homemade applesauce. It is so easy to make using a Foley food mill. Love your recipes. Am also wondering if I can can the Applebutter the same way I can my jams…. Just pouring the hot jam into sterile jars and flipping them upside down to self seal. Please send me your labels, as well. Thanks so much

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  146. I love the idea of trying this in my Crockpot instead of watching it so closely on the stove so it doesn't scorch. I've already canned applesauce from our orchard, I'll try this too. Can you please also send the labels? Thank you! We prefer much less sugar than most commercial products, so home recipes are always best, simple and delicious even better. I'm glad my friend told me about your site!

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  148. This is a wonderful recipe! I would love to share it… Could I receive the PDF labels? Thank you so much. I love this website.

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  152. I love doing “gifts from the kitchen” and want to thank you for the great recipes on your site. Love that you often have the download for great labels. I would love to receive this set of labels. Thank you so much!

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  153. I'm so sorry, I included the request for the labels for the apple butter in the comment for the Vanilla Sugar. I would appreciate it if you would send me the PDF for the Apple Butter. I live in Downeast Maine and one thing we have an abundance of in the Fall here is apples. I made a lot of apple butter this year and I have gotten my friends and family hooked. Thank you very much.

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  154. I make my homemade apple butter every year using the slow oven for our pumpkin party gifts. But I would like to consider your crock pot method. I discovered your site this year and your tomato jam and labels have been our Christmas treats this year. sooo good😋 of course, I would appreciate your apple butter labels. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  156. This is my first encounter with your blog and found it a delightful read! I especially appreciated your thought for the day. Please send the pdf for the labels at your convenience. Thank you for sharing your time and talents!

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  158. I plan on making this recipe for Christmas gifts. Would you send me the labels, please? Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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  159. Hi Chris,
    I am making this Apple Butter Jam to give as Gifts this Christmas. I would love to get the labels. Thank you!

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  160. Hi Chris I am looking forward to making your Apple Butter, my question fir you is what size Jars would you recommend? I would like to use 4 to 6 oz Jars.
    Thank you so much. Debi

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  161. Hi Chris!
    I’m planning to make your Apple Butter Jam in the next two days. Can I use an emersion blender in place of a blender for the final step in making the jam?

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    1. Hi Christine, I'm a huge fan of my emersion blender but I tried it and discovered it doesn't get real smooth. I really like the velvety smoothness that you get from a regular blender.

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  162. Thanks for this apple butter made from store bought applesauce recipe. My mother made apple butter from scratch (homemade applesauce - she used whole spices including star anise in the spice bags as the apples cook and it's wonderful). She shared memories of her German grandmother making it in a huge kettle an outside wood (camp) fire, taking all day to cook.The laboring over the hot apples and stirring all day, to keep from burning. Luckily we have easier ways today. I've made Mom's kitchen recipe for decades. We can it using a normal water bath method. I planned to make it again this year but, as I was cooking the applesauce, changed plans since my husband prefers just applesauce. Now I can make the apple butter without all the work. I doubt the whole spices will work as well since I'm not starting with raw apples but your amounts answer my questions. Thanks.

    Please send me your Free Printable Labels. Thanks again.

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  165. I would love to have the printable labels for the apple butter . The recipe sounds fantastic. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful recipes!

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  166. Would you please send the PDF labels for the apple butter? I love your recipes and have made many of them. I just made 10 dozen cookies for our church cookie sale, all from your recipes! Thanks so much for your great recipes, tips, and beautiful food styling photos!

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  169. I too have made apple butter for years and found some different ideas here that I can’t wait to try. Next want to try the apple Focaccia. Thank you so much. Love the Psalm 18:2.
    Please share the label .pdf. with me.

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  171. I have been making Apple Butter in a crock pot for years. Anxious to try your recipe. Please share the labels with me. Thank you for sharing your time and talents!

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  172. Thank you, Scott and Chris, for all your hard work in developing these wonderful recipes.

    Could you please send me a set of labels for Christmas gift giving?

    Blessing to you and yours!

    Alyce

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  173. Hi Chris, can’t wait to try this, we love “butters”. I’m looking for a peach butter and a banana butter or jam, do you have of these in your repertoire? Also. Would you please send me the labels for this, thanks.

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  174. Hi Chris,
    Trying another one of your recipes! This will be my first time canning, but I love the idea of bringing apple butter to family members for Thanksgiving, so I'm giving it a go. I'd love the labels, so I can make it as pretty as you do.
    Thank you for being my "go to" for all recipes!!

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    2. Good day brother and sister in Christ,
      I am a pastors wife, ranch owner, pet-sitter and Airbnb host. I try to be as self sufficient as possible and can't wait to try this recipe. The reason for this note, especially on Veterans Day weekend. My father, who is in his later eighties, told me as a child they had to use apple butter instead of real butter during the lean years. After that he never wanted it again. I hope this changes his mind! I plan to do a little research on this historical aspect. Good fodder for conversation and education!
      My encouragement would be, as we enjoy this apple butter and eat it willingly, that we would take a moment realize how blessed we are in so many ways unlike those who suffered for our freedom and were forced to eat a "Butter Substitute". Those who suffered were not just the solders but the worried families and friends who loved them and suffered deprivations here at home.
      So my profound thanks to ALL that suffered for our freedom!,
      All the best,
      Christine

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      1. Thank you for the thoughtful comment, Christine. We are incredibly blessed. I hope you enjoy the Apple Butter!

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  175. Oh, my! I need these apple butter labels, too! My husband make charcuterie boards, and we give them as gifts! The homemade butters will be perfect to pair with the boards!

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  179. Hi Chris,
    Thank you for another great recipe. I’m planning to make this one next week and would appreciate the printable labels.
    Just wondering, could I use an immersion blender rather than a blender.

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  180. Thanks for the recipe for Apple butter,I tried to make it a couple years ago and it was a grainy mess,
    I hope this will be a better experience. If so I want to use it to make as Holiday gifts for my neighbors along with the Pumpkin Jamand a batch of scones.
    Please send the pdf for the labels

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  182. Hi Chris - greetings from a -20°F Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 morning! I love the idea of using unsweetened applesauce to make apple butter.
    I'd appreciate the labels as I plan on gifting some for Christmas. Thanks in advance!

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  183. This looks so delicious!
    I would love to make this for my guests at Thanksgiving.
    May I please request the labels they are wonderful!
    Thank you

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  184. This looks so delicious!
    I would love to make this for my guests at Thanksgiving.
    May I please request the labels they are wonderful!
    Thank you

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  185. I love making Apple Butter. Wonderful on biscuits and scones. I could surely use a set of labels! Thank you, Krista

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  188. This must be my day for requesting labels! Would love to have this one to add to my collection! Kathy

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  190. I have never tried balsamic vinegar or bourbon in apple butter. It sounds intriguing, and I think I will give it a try with some of the last of my apples. You have so many uniquely delicious recipes. I’d love to have the labels. Thank you.

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  192. Dear Chris,

    I am ready to make your apple butter and I’d love to have your cute labels. Thanks so much! Evelyn

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  195. . I’ve never made apple butter with prepared applesauce, I can’t wait. I will be making this on Saturday and would love to put your labels on the jars when finished. Thanks for all the great content on your site.

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  196. I Love your recipes!
    I have downloaded all of the scones recipes to my phone to make for breakfasts! I just subscribed to your newsletter and I would love to have a pdf of all of the labels for each of those recipes.

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    1. Thanks so much, Jannine! We are happy to send you the labels, we just ask that you request each set of labels on that specific post as that's how we stay organized. Thanks!

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  197. I've been making apple butter for decades, but I've got to admit it never occurred to me to use some balsamic vinegar along with cider vinegar. It really adds another dimension to the flavor! And the addition of the bourbon was genius! Thank you so much for this recipe!

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  198. Everything is on my shopping list and I am ready to cook Apple Jam. I would love the labels. As always, Thank you!!!!! Everything you do is so classy and lovely. You are my go-to "teacher".

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  200. Thank you so much for this recipe! I will be making this for Christmas gifts. Could you please send me the labels? Blessings!

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  201. Chris, I am so pleased to find your recipe. I can’t wait to smell this cooking in my house. Please send labels. Cheers

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  202. Sounds amazing! I love apple butter and usually buy a jar every year. I will definitely try this with homemade applesauce with apples from our trees. I would love the labels, please!

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  204. Love your blog - everything I've made has been great. The chicken meatballs are a particular favorite. I am looking forward to making this! Please send me the labels.

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  205. Would love some apple butter labels!! I am so grateful to have stumbled upon your site recently. I love your style of cooking and baking- Fairly simple, incredibly delicious and indulgent recipes!

    Lauren

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  206. LOVED this recipe! Super easy! You DO have to be around the house all day to stir every hour, so take that into consideration when making. Will definitely make again when I don't plan on going anywhere

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  207. Can t wait to try another of your recipes. Of course I always use your lovely labels so please send me these. Thank you.

    Kathryn

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  208. Hi Chris, This recipe sounds wonderful... love the idea of using apple sauce... Please send me the pdf for the labels. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your recipes and all the beautiful labels...If possible can you also send information on where to buy the jars you used...
    Thank you.

    Bernice P

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  210. Chris, your apple butter recipe made my mouth water, but your beautiful labels would make the jars so special. I'd like to make some for gifts. Please send the pdf and thank you!

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  212. I love apple butter, want to try this recipe. Would love the labels for this apple butter. Thank you for sharing!

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  213. Tried so many of your recipes loved all of them.
    Making the apple butter tomorrow.
    Please send me the printable labels.
    Thank you

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  214. I usually make apple butter using fresh picked NC apples, but I’m really looking forward to trying this recipe!
    Please send me the labels so that I may share this with friends. We might even do a taste test, like you did with the store bought version.
    Your recipes are a blessing to so many, including me.
    Thankful for your generosity,
    Deborah

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    1. Love all your recipes and can’t wait to try this one! Keep posting those encouraging verses and songs ❤️

      Please help me with the printable apple butter labels

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  216. I love your recipes and the scripture reading that goes with them. May I have a set of labels for the apple butter please?

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  217. Made the apple butter a couple of days ago and the house smelled like Christmas! Thank you....it tastes great 🙂
    Need the labels to finish the jars...thank you in advance

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    1. Hi Minnie, you could make it on the stovetop but you'll have to keep a close eye on it and stir it frequently so it doesn't stick or burn on the bottom. Also, I would use a large pot as it does tend to spatter on the stovetop.

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  222. I have apple sauce on my list and hope to make some deliciousnessthis weekend. I would really appreciate you sending me the printable labels.
    Cozy Regards,
    Aileen

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  226. Hi Chris,

    Love, love this site, the apple butter is delicious. I am going to make some people happy as I'm going to gift this batch. Please send the template for the labels. Thanks so much!

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  227. May I please have the Apple Butter Labels? My imagination is doing a pretty good job of the fantastic aroma that is going to waft through my house one day next week. Thanks again.

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  230. I am in the high country of Arizona and apples are abundant here on the trees right now. I am going to try this recipe for the Easy Slow Cooked Apple Butter for Christmas gifts. Please send me the labels. Thank you for your recipes, hints and inspirational words.

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  241. Hi Chris,
    This is such a wonderful recipe, I love apple butter but you are so right it is a bit pricey. So glad you have come up with this wonderful recipe, can you please send me the labels I would love the round ones. I would love to make a batch for myself and for gifting.
    Thank you so much, for sharing your wonderful recipes and your beautiful labels.
    Brigitte

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  242. Hi Chris,
    This is such a wonderful recipe, I love apple butter but you are so right it is a bit pricey. So glad you have come up with this wonderful recipe, can you please send me the labels. I would love to make a batch for myself and for gifting.
    Thank you so much, for sharing your wonderful recipes and your beautiful labels.
    Brigitte

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  243. YUM is an understatement!!! This is the absolute best apple butter I’ve ever tasted. I’ll be making this again and again. With Christmas fast approaching, I’ll be giving jars of this as gifts!

    Now I’m needing those beautiful labels.

    Thank you so much for this recipe!
    Looking forward to more with phenomenal recipes,
    Lynn

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  244. I did as yourself & went to Whole Foods to kick off the Fall & bought a small jar of Apple Butter for $7 ! I can’t wait to try this recipe… gifts for Christmas. Can you please forward the printable labels for jars, thank you! Virginia

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  245. Could you please send me the FREE PRINTABLE LABELS for the apple butter? Thanks so very much! Can’t wait to try the recipe!

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  247. Hi Chris. Using applesauce is a brilliant idea! I never heard of doing that but I will pick up the applesauce the next time I go to the store. Please send the labels as I'm sure the people on my Christmas would love to get a jar of this!

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  249. This is such a great idea and recipe. Please send me the labels as it will make great Christmas gifts. "I'm not as fast as I once was", so I have to start early

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  250. I'd love to try this recipe for gift giving. Will you please send me the labels. Gratefully, Janice

    ps I love your posts

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  251. Looking forward to trying this. Can I use vanilla extract instead of the vanilla bean?

    Please send the labels. I love giving homemade gifts!

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  252. I can't wait to try this recipe! I love to make homemade items to give as gifts @ Christmas and this will be perfect. I enjoy my apple butter in the usual methods, but I also have been known to mix a dollop of it in with cottage cheese!
    I, also, would like and enjoy the labels!
    Thank you for the great recipes!

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  255. Looking forward to making this recipe! So much easier than the way I have made apple butter in the past. Thank you so much for sharing your tried and true recipes. And thank you for sharing the scriptures and songs on your post.
    Would love to have the apple butter labels also. Thank you!

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  256. Hi Chris,
    I am looking forward to making this tomorrow. I usually give all kinds of home made jams, jellies and spreads for Christmas. This will make a wonderful addition.
    I would like to recieve the printable labels also.
    Thanks, Elly

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  257. I’m in the process of making this apple butter tight now! It smells wonderful but is taking a very, very long time to cook down…..but that gives opportunity for lots of tasting.
    I’d love to have the labels please as it will make very nice gifts.

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    1. Hi Mary, every crock pot it different so don't go on the time, just keep it going until it gets to the consistency you like. Mine took 8 hours but that's just a suggestion as some will take less time and some will be longer. Happy to send the labels!

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  259. What a nice way to cook apples ! I live very near many variety of apples !
    It seams so yummy 🙂
    Please send me the lovely labels.

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  261. I can’t wait to go apple picking! This will be a great addition to any gift basket. Please send the label pdf. Thanks for another lovely recipe 🙂

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  263. What a great recipe! I've made apple butter "the hard way", can't wait to try this!

    And I'd love to have the labels. My family loves home made gifts.

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  266. I can’t wait to try this, the latest in your long list of easy jams and jellies. Please send the printable labels for the Apple butter.

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  267. Please send the labels for the apple butter. This is the 4th recipe I have made from your blog and love them all!
    Thank you

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  268. Can’t wait to make the apple butter! Yum!
    Please send the labels so I can lovingly share your recipe.
    I loved apple butter as a kid.

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  271. Your recipes are awesome. I just made the smoky tomato recipe . P.S waiting for labels next the
    Pumpkin bread , and now the apple sauce recipe. Your web site is great. Also I want to make all
    of them.
    Thanks

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  272. Since we grow apples...Granny Smith and others....do you think I could just make applesauce without seasoning, to the consistency of that in the jars? Thank you, Chris....as always.

    Please do send labels. Am hoping I can make this work.

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  273. I cannot wat to try this using my homemade applesauce! Please send me your printable labels so I can share this yummy treat with our friends in style. Thank you. I have enjoyed every one of your recipes we have tried.

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  275. Hi Chris,
    Your recipes continue to keep me busy - keep them coming - you create so much enjoyment for others
    May I please have the free printable labels for this apple butter

    hugs to you and your family from the east coast of Australia

    Glynis

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  276. Hi Chris,

    Please send me the labels for your apple butter recipe. I looking forward to making some when I get home from vacation!

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  281. Love apple butter on oatmeal! Would love the labels! Thank you so much for always having such great recipes! My favorite food blog!

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  282. I grew up in the 60's and as a breakfast treat mom would toast bread, spread it with peanut butter and apple butter, and we would dunk it in hot chocolate. I still love it to this day. Looking forward to making my own!

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  284. I’m looking forward to making this apple butter not only for my family but gifts as well. I would love to have your beautiful labels. Thank you

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  285. I don't have a slow cooker. Can the Apple Butter be made in my Le Creuset Dutch oven? (if you have already answered my question in your instructions, I apologize for not catching it. )

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    1. Hi Dorrie, I did try making this in a Dutch oven. It works but the apple butter tends to splash up and make a bit of a mess on the stovetop. If you try it, I would cook it on very low heat, uncovered and stir it frequently.

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  287. I've made apple butter for years. It was the first "preserve" I ever made. I know it isn't exactly a preserve, but I use it like preserves. My Mom always loved apple butter so we had it often. My two favorite ways to eat it are on wheat toast and on an open faced peanut butter sandwich. Both bring my Mom back to me in a yummy way. I look forward to trying your recipe starting with applesauce. I would also like to have the pdf for the labels. I always love your recipes and the instructions/commentary make me feel like I'm sitting at your kitchen table while you cook. Thanks so much for all the recipes!

    Anita Costigan

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  288. Can’t wait to try another one of your great recipes. Please send labels. Guess who’s getting some Christmas treats in my family! Thanks for sharing.

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  293. Hi Chris,

    I look forward to receiving your emails to find out what new deliciousness is in store for me.

    I’m anxious to try your apple butter and would love to give jars to my Mah Jongg group. Please send me the PDF for the labels.

    Thank you,
    Donna

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  294. I want to make this apple butter recipe it sounds and looks delicious! Can you please send the labels, I plan on giving some to family and friends?

    Thank you

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  295. Thank you for another wonderful recipe. I really appreciate all your great ideas as well as labels for gift giving. Please send me the newest labels for apple butter.
    Thank you as well for the words of wisdom which have become part of my daily meditation and mindfulness. Gratefully, Rusty

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  296. Hi guys:

    So, I've had the apple butter and I KNOW I want to give them out as gifts to my tennis friends and canasta group. Can you please send me the label for the Apple Butter?

    Thank you so much. Love you guys

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  297. Hi Chris,
    I haven’t made this yet but am anxious to try it. Years ago in Pennsylvania I had some to-die-for apple butter at a family-style restaurant. Nothing in the stores can compare to that. I’m hoping this will.
    May I please have the labels to print? And where did you get the jars?
    Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your recipes with us!😘

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  298. Please send me Label template with instructions. Can’t wait to make and can the applesauce for gifts this Fall.

    Blessings,
    Annie

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  299. I love apple butter and this recipe looks easy. I have all the ingredients and plan to try this recipe in a few days.
    Please send the labels for apple butter
    Thanks for all the recipes you post.

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  300. Please could you put out an addendum with the number of cooking apples, as I would prefer to make it using the apples from my garden?
    Thank you very much. By the way, I love your recipes!
    Xx

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    1. Hi Kathy, I've only made this recipe with applesauce so I can't tell you how many apples it will take. But the amount of applesauce will be the same. Hope that helps!

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  305. Another to add to my canning list from you! Going to WOW friends at Christmas with gift baskets full of these. Please send label pdf. Thanks so much!

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  307. Thank you for all the great recipes. I'm really starting to get excited about our fall craft fair. I'll be in big trouble if all the jams, etc. I've made don't sell. May I have the labels for both the applesauce and the tomato jam, please?

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  308. Thank you for this wonderful recipe. So much easier than peeling a d chopping up apples. Please send me your cute labels.

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  309. Fall is my favorite season. I look forward to making all things apple and pumpkin. I have made apple butter numerous times, but this recipe looks much more flavorful. Can’t wait to try it! Could you please send me the label pdf. Thanks so much.

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  311. I remember apple butter from when I was a child. I have not had it in years. I am excited to try this recipe. Please send me the Apple Butter pdf lables. Thanks you!

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  313. I too would love to receive your label PDF. I love fall and enjoy making food gift’s to celebrate the bounty. Thank you for making these available. I’ve got Mott’s applesauce on my grocery list!

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  314. Good idea for Christmas gifts, please send free printable labels. Friends are very happy with jams made from your recipes.

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  316. Hi again Chris,

    I am getting a collection of your
    beautiful recipes and labels.
    My sister lives in Meaford, On
    (apple country). She always gives
    me a jar of apple butter so this year I
    will TREAT her with a jar.

    Could you please send me the labels.

    Thank you! Jan

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  318. Your labels would truly help me to gift my friends and family this coming Holiday Season. Thank you. I will be making apple butter from your recipe this week to sample ASAP…

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  319. We use to have apple butter in our home when I was growing up. I have not had it for years and cannot wait to try this recipe...thank you. May I have the label PDF?
    Nadine Dunker

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  320. Hi Chris! You know how I love your jam recipes so I can’t wait to try your apple butter. It looks so good 😊. I plan on giving some as gifts and would would appreciate receiving your labels. Thank you so much 😊. Joanne

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  321. I can’t wait to try this. Just found several large jars of applesauce in back of pantry during clean out. I’d love the labels.

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  324. I love this recipe and will be sharing it with friends and family as hostess gifts. I would like to have the PDF for the labels. Always love your recipes.

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