Homemade Apple Butter
November 4th, 2008
Stumble it!
So basically, my crock pot hates me.
It’s supposed to be one of the easiest appliances to use, right? Everytime I’ve tried to something has gone wrong. Things are either over cooked or undercooked, and definitely not very tasty. I decided I needed to find a recipe that couldn’t possibly fail. When I realized I had 5 pounds of apples, I had my answer.
I found a recipe for crock pot apple butter, and it seemed super easy. Peel and chop the apples, add sugar and spices, let cook overnight. I could do that. My crock pot could do that.
It turns out peeling and chopping 5 1/2 pounds of apples is kind of a pain in the a…pple. Your hands get all slippery and tired, and you get sticky apple juice everywhere. Then the apples didn’t fit into my crockpot, so I had to puree them all in order to make the most of the space I had. Finally I got everything in the crock pot and turned it on. The recipe said the whole thing would take less than 12 hours. Great!
12 hours later? Not even close to done.
I ended up cooking this apple butter for a full 24 hours. Between prepping, cooking, and canning, the whole project took 26 hours! 26! A lot of that was downtime, but still. My crock pot is cursed.
It was so worth it though. It’s dark, sweet, tangy, silky, and spicy. It is SO GOOD on toast with a little vegan margarine, you have no idea. It’s like concentrated apple pie. I wish you could taste it. Well, actually, you might be able to!
Since I have a lot of this stuff, and it’s such a b…anana to make, I’m going to give away three jars to VeganYumYum readers. Yay!
Win Homemade Organic Apple Butter!
Contest is closed! Stay tuned for the winners!
1) Comment!
2) Use a valid email address! (Will not be published!)
3) Win apple butter!
In one week (November 11th at 5 PM), I’ll use a random number generator to pick three numbers, corresponding to the comments here. Those people win a 1/2 pint jar of organic apple butter, complete with fun spreader knife and recipe card. I’ll email you to tell you you’ve won: just reply with a mailing address.
Some general rules: If you don’t leave a valid email address with your comment, I’ll pick another person. If I don’t hear back from you with your mailing address, I’ll pick another person. I’ll ship overseas, so don’t worry, everyone can play!
For those of you who don’t win, here’s the recipe. I used this recipe found I online.
Crock Pot Apple Butter
Makes 4 Pints
5 1/2 lbs Apples, peeled and finely chopped (as many different kinds as you can!)
4 Cups Sugar
2-3 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
1/4 tsp Salt
1 Sprinkle Nutmeg
Peel and core the apples. Slice finely or puree in a food processor. Add apples and remaining ingredients to your crock pot. Cook on high for 1 hour, then on low for 8-10 hours. Remove lid (or crack it open a bit) and cook on high until a wooden spoon stands upright in it. The apple butter will have reduced by about half to get to this point. Blend if desired.
Fill sterilized jars with simmering apple butter and process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Remove jars and let sit, undisturbed, overnight. Test the seals and refrigerate any jars that have not sealed completely. Fully sealed jars will keep for 18-24 months unopened. Once opened, the apple butter will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator, or indefinitely in the freezer.
Good luck!
680 Comments Add your own
1. Julie | November 4th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I love love love your blog! Keep up the great work (please!)
2. Pip | November 4th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Yum!
3. erica | November 4th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
yay for apple butter!
4. Crystal | November 4th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I would give my left arm for some apple butter right now!
5. Ashley | November 4th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Yay! I love apple butter but I’m terrified of cannng, so this is the perfect contest for me :)
6. Evilducky77 | November 4th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Your apple butter looks divine!
7. Pickle | November 4th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I love apple butter! And I love free things! It’s a win-win! Yay!
8. chrissy | November 4th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Yum! Sounds delish!
9. astrid | November 4th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
never heard of it until now. looks and sounds yummy!
10. Helen | November 4th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Looks dee-lish! Thanks to some of your recipes, I take one step closer to vegetarianism everyday!
11. Ashley | November 4th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
YUMM!!!
12. Brittany | November 4th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I would be my husband’s hero if I won a jar of this. :) It looks amazing.
13. jen | November 4th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
This looks superb but also sounds intensive. Any reason you couldn’t halve the ingredients? Probably wouldn’t save much time.
And Ashley, I’m so with you on being terrified of canning.
14. Camden Watts | November 4th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
A friend turned me on to apple butter, and I’m so stoked about your recipe! The photos are beautiful, too. Makes me crave a taste right now!
15. suzanne | November 4th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I’ve actually never tried apple butter! But would love to give it a go :)
16. Carla | November 4th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I’d love to try some apple butter. I’ve heard of it on the interwebs but never tasted it.
17. Megan McClellan | November 4th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Oooh I would love some apple butter! I want to make cupcakes that call for some but all of the stuff I can find around here has a bajillion ingredients (bleh). Yours looks beautiful!
18. Becca S | November 4th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
i’d love some!
19. Allison | November 4th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I think we may have the same slow cooker. I made apple butter for the first time this year also, and I would say that my time frame is looking more like yours than the recipes. Although, I do have to say that I loved the way mine turned out.
Thanks for offering the give away. I would love a chance to win a small batch of yours!
20. Jill | November 4th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Sounds super yummy! I just made the squash bisque today with all that homemade veggie stock that I made last week and WOW! Can’t wait to make some risotto with some of rest of the stock- thank you for your site- it’s fabulous!!!
21. Patrick | November 4th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
fingers crossed
22. dianna | November 4th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
i’ve never had apple butter and this post is making me wonder, why!??! there’s just something so perfect about having it during the fall season!
23. Emily | November 4th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Yes to apple butter!! Great idea, and the photos are seriously captivating today! Your consistency looks right on…not too watery or chunky.
24. Ruth | November 4th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I’m in! I’ve never had that.
25. Julia | November 4th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Your recipes always look perfect and this one is no exception. You know, I hated smooshed anything when I was a kid but when I grew up, I discovered that home made is vastly different than store bought. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
26. Ina | November 4th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Dear Random Number Generator:
PICK ME!
What a perfect treat for this time of year! Your site always makes me hungry.Thanks for putting out such great options for Vegans!
27. Lisa | November 4th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
wow…this just looks deeelish!
28. Leslie | November 4th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Looks delicious!
29. Sarah | November 4th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Two things I love–giveaways and apple butter! Looks tasty.
30. Jocelyn | November 4th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Hooray for apple butter give-aways!
I’ve been contemplating making my own, but I didn’t realize it would be such an undertaking!
31. Teresa | November 4th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
I LOVE Apple Butter! That looks so yummy!
32. karin | November 4th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
i used to buy apple butter from this teeny little jam store in niagara on the lake. turns out they’re not actually teeny, and for as much as i can find thier jams everywhere, the apple butter is nowhere to be found.
i’ve tried grocery store kinds, but it’s really not the same.
33. Micha | November 4th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
I love reading your blog! I’m not even vegan…but your recipes are so creative and inspired. I’m sure this apple butter is divine!
34. Jacquelyn | November 4th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Scrumptious looking – the perfect topper to fresh baked bread! I too have crock pot difficulties, probably all stemming from having actually cracked the ceramic bowl of my mother’s when I was a little girl… I suspect the crock pots are somewhat vengeful. Thanks for the recipe, and the give away, here’s hoping the random number generator likes me!
35. leila | November 4th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
recently found your blog, i think through (now defunct) schnozzfest. your basil creamy tomato pasta recipe was triple yummm … and if i don’t win a jar of this deliciousness, i’m going to make some of my own. YOUR RECIPES WORK.
36. Vegyogini | November 4th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
What an awesome contest, Lolo! Thanks for thinking of us out here in blogland. :) Your apple butter looks fantastic.
37. Laura | November 4th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
This looks great! I might try and make some for Christmas. Thanks I love all the recipes on your blog.
38. Jenn | November 4th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
You give vegan food a good name.
39. Josiane | November 4th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Thanks for sharing your recipe (and offering a chance at winning a jar of your apple butter)! I *love* apple butter, but the one I used to get from a local orchard isn’t vegan. As I’m a vegetarian who gravitates more and more towards veganism, I was looking for a vegan alternative, so this is a very timely post. I also appreciate that you shared your experience with the recipe, I’ll know what to expect when I get to try it. Thanks again!
40. Maria | November 4th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
First off, love your recipes. Every one I’ve tried has been pawsome (I’m making your sour cream baana bundt cake today at some point!)
Secondly, crockpots are the devil’s plaything. Either that, or aliens. I’m convinced.
Maybe I should have my alien-fighting kitten look into it. ;)
41. Jessica | November 4th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I made my first batch of apple butter this year too. Yay for apple butter!
42. marianne | November 4th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Mmmmmm, apple butter and yours looks Seriously Yummy!
Thank you for the recipe. I love your blog, Have for a long time now.
Thank you for being here.
43. kate s. | November 4th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
mmmmm…apple butter…i got some from the cider mill this year but it has all kinds of weird high fructose corn syrup and other weird nastiness. i’d love to taste some “good stuff!”
44. Ricki | November 4th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Gorgeous apple butter! Sorry it took so long, though–but good for us readers! :)
Just in case I don’t win, you mentioned 15 pounds of apples in your entry, but the recipe says 5-1/2. Did you scale down the recipe?
Wow, that was a total brain fart. It guess it just felt like 15 pounds when I was peeling them! I’ll edit post, thanks for your keen eye!
45. Kristine Elliott | November 4th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
nom nom nom!
Apple Butter is super! How Autumnal!
Thanks for the awesomeo contest!!!
xo
46. Julie | November 4th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
That sounds amazing! I would LOVE some!
47. Nicole Murray | November 4th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I have used that same recipe twice. Second time, I just left the skins on, and made sure to blend it all really well. I barely noticed they were in there. Much easier.
I also had to cook mine for 24 hours. I think the recipe is wrong ;)
48. Jesse | November 4th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
looks lovely!
sorry to hear it was such a debauchal!
49. Nicole | November 4th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
As a poor vegan college student who eats nothing but veggie wraps I would love some apple butter that I could enjoy for breakfast!
50. Lisa Ammann | November 4th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Oh, that looks absolutely luscious…I’ve never been a big fan of baked apples but I can practically smell them cooking in your poor acursed crock pot. Now I want to give it a try!
51. Susan | November 4th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Thank you! I will have to try this one out.
52. Natalie | November 4th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
This looks fantastic! Ooer, now I’m hungry..
53. Lauren O. | November 4th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
This looks amazing. My grandma makes apple butter around Christmas & sends down a jar. It never lasts very long. :)
54. Rebecca | November 4th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
55. VeggieGirl | November 4th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
No worries about the crockpot – it hats me sometimes too :-)
Loving that apple butter!!
56. rachel | November 4th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
YUM! I am not suprised it took a while. It took a full 24 hours to make my pear butter- 12 w/the cover on, 12 more uncovered and my slow cooker is a champ.
57. Chantale | November 4th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
oh man, I’m so tempted to buy a crock pot just so I can make this recipe.
i love apple pie, so I can’t even imagine how tasty this spread must be.
58. Krys | November 4th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I have never had apple butter, but it looks and sounds delicious. I am a big fan of your blog. The food you make is beautiful.
Krys
59. Carly | November 4th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I LOVE apple butter!
I haven’t had too many issues with my crockpot, but it burns a little too hot sometimes.
I never thought to use it to make apple butter, though!
60. Ali | November 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
That looks tasty, and for some reason I thought apple butter was a more complicated recipe. I’m all for something you don’t have to stand over watching!
61. Tara | November 4th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I have so many fond memories of eating apple butter as a kid! Thanks for publishing another great post.
62. nico | November 4th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
how generous of you to share! looks delicious :)
63. jill | November 4th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
oooh ooh I unabashedly want to WIN!!!
hooray!
64. AM | November 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Oooh, I want apple butter! Sounds fabulous!
65. Marianne | November 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Your apple butter looks great! And like it would be *relatively* easy to make.
66. Meg | November 4th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I adore your recipes!
How’s your cookbook coming along? :]
67. Dakota Ascher | November 4th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
That looks amazing! I’ve never had apple butter before so I would absolutely love to try some! Go 63!
68. Anna | November 4th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I don’t need apple butter as I made some myself (plus I’m in England anyway!), and I hope this isn’t a stupid thing to ask but do you think your crock pot might actually be broken? The first one I bought didn’t cook things right at all and I thought it was me doing everything wrong with it which was really disappointing. In the end I returned it (after reading reviews on Amazon where others had had problems with that make) and bought a different brand and it works fine, turned out there was something wrong with the first one and it wasn’t working properly. Just a thought as I know how terrible it can be to put the time and effort into using one for things not to come out right….
69. Chris | November 4th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I wish I had a crock pot!
Actually, I’m pretty sure my mother has hers locked away somewhere so that it can’t do any more harm to our kitchen. :)
Is there any substitute for a crock pot? Or a quicky version of this recipe?
Thanks and keep up the great work! I absolutely love reading your blog!
70. Anna | November 4th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I have pounds and pounds of apples as well, but sadly, no crockpot. They’ll have to become multiple apple pies.
71. julie | November 4th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Beautiful photo…looks yummy!
72. jill | November 4th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Oh yummmm. I might eat that out of the jar with a spoon, like I do with apricot jam.
73. Shelby | November 4th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Delicious and gorgeous pictures! I loooove apple butter yet I have never made my own…which is a pain in the butt because I have to search for miles to find ones without high fructose corn syrup yuck!
74. joan nova | November 4th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I’m laughing…hard. I just posted a similar rant about crock pots. But, take solace, your photos are beautiful!
75. Jillian | November 4th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I’d love a jar of your apple butter. Looks mighty yummy. I also thought my crock pot was evil, my beans were never cooked right and i either ended up with little pebbles or mush. I stashed the pot away for a good 6 months b4 i gave it another chance…we’re still working things out ;)
76. Janet | November 4th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Your crockpot doesn’t hate you; it just has issues. (That’s what my husband says about my cat every time he tries to bite me.)
The apple butter looks delicious!
77. Lacey | November 4th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
I would definitely love a jar! I have been thinking about apple butter a lot! My mom used to eat it all of the time when I lived at home, so it’s kind of like comfort food for me.
78. Alyssa | November 4th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Oooh! I would love to win some apple butter. I have no crock pot, food processor, microwave, toaster, or most other appliances (save a stove/oven and refrigerator/freezer), so this kind of thing i have to buy at the store.
79. Alden | November 4th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
You tempt us with your give away’s and delicious Apple Butter. Oh please let lady luck be on my side!
80. Helena | November 4th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Wow, how did you read my mind? I found this recipe yesterday, for relatively healthy muffins, which calls for apple butter. I had no idea what that is and planned on looking for recipes, and here you are! I also have a crockpot that is not used enough, and I never thought to make something like this in it.
81. Lisa | November 4th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Oh man, that looks amazing! I’d love to win. :)
82. Becca | November 4th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
The apple butter looks great, but your presentation is the kicker! It sort of makes me want to go all green and red in my tiny apartment.
And Lolo, when will the Food Network give you a show? That’s what we really need: a vegan weekly food show!
83. Krista | November 4th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Wow, 5 1/2 pounds of apples is alot! No wonder it took so long for you to chop. We got about 8 pounds of apples and they’ve lasted for 3 weeks. The apple butter sounds delicious; your hard work paid off for sure.
84. Denise | November 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
That looks SO delicious. I love apple butter! I have had multiple failed attempts at crock-potting as well… decided I was more of a stove top kind of gal :)
85. Sara | November 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
My crockpot hates me too. I set it up one blustery fall day to make me some black bean and bulgur chili while I was away at work and school and it was all good when I left, starting to steam and everything. I got back hours later and it was stone cold. Did not make me a happy camper.
Anyway, your apple butter looks aweeesome!
86. Lisa Milton | November 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Your photos are always so amazing. Bravo.
87. Amanda | November 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Mmmmm looks apple-tastic delicious!
88. JennShaggy | November 4th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Mmm. Definitely couldn’t miss the chance to try this.
89. Anne | November 4th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I’ve been wanting to try to make something like this! My husband loooves apple butter, and yours looks great!
90. Eve Love | November 4th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
oh my god! I want this jar of your apple butter!!!!!!!!
91. Cesia | November 4th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Yum! I have fond childhood memories of apple butter. It is some delicious stuff.
- Cesia.
http://ceceatitagain.blogspot.com
92. Lyna | November 4th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
i’m DROOLING!
93. pratima | November 4th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
yaaay for apple butter! love your bog =)
94. Sarah | November 4th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Mmmmmmm apple butter! Your post immediately made we want to make some, but then again I don’t have a crock pot or 24 hours to stand over the stove :( so hopefully I’ll win yours!
95. Jeanette | November 4th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
mmmmmm apple butter
96. Anabel | November 4th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
That looks INCREDIBLY delicious. *drool*
97. LJ | November 4th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Everyone can play?! Awesome! I’ve recently moved to Japan, and it definitely isn’t the easiest country to be a vegetarian in, so I’d love some of your apple butter! Thanks for the opportunity!!
98. Tatiana | November 4th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Oh man, too good to be true!
I’ve actually got apples galore in my house but I don’t think that southern apples have anything on their northern brethren.
Too excited for words.
99. Smita | November 4th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Oy vey – this is tough. If I lose, I lose, but, If I win, I will fall in love with the apple butter and want nothing else. Thats what happened with your sweet chili lime tofu recipe and now I’ve sworn off all others. Sigh :-D
100. Tiffany | November 4th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Lucky number 99?
101. Edvin Ullman | November 4th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease!!!!
I don’t even know where to get a crock pot in the first place! But I neeeeeed that apple butter!!!
102. Allison | November 4th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Looks delicious!!
103. Amy | November 4th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Awwww… Don’t be sad about your crock pot, we all have appliances that hold grudges… My blender and your crock pot would get along super fine, I’m sure of it! And the homemade Boston brown bread I have would prefer not be naked (he needs apple butter).
104. Sara | November 4th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I love your blog! This recipe looks absolutely wonderful. Thanks!
105. Chantal | November 4th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I love me some apple buttah!!!
106. Eva | November 4th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Whaa, I never heard of apple butter before. Does it taste like a kind of marmelade? But basically, butter can be made with almost everything with sugar in it (Have you ever tried maple butter? Divine!).
107. Leslie | November 4th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Me! Me! Generate my number! :D
108. Heather | November 4th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Ahhhh!! I want apple butter!
109. mads | November 4th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
yummiest giveaway!!
110. Emily | November 4th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Oh goodness, this (like everything else on the ’site) looks so good! I hope I get some!
111. kelly | November 4th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
fantastic! the stuff at the store is so…not great. i’ve been looking for new recipes for all those new england apples i’ve got sitting around my kitchen!
112. debbie | November 4th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
MMM, apple butter. Yes please!
113. Jay | November 4th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
The apple butter looks so good! I hope I win and get me some of that awesome apple butter!
114. Cynthia M. Schuman | November 4th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I’m inspired to go to the orchard this weekend, buy some apples, and make my own. However, I’d still love to win a jar of it!
115. Samantha | November 4th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
LOVE apple butter. Wouldn’t mind some good homemade apple butter to smear on some homemade bread. :)
116. Bether | November 4th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
If you like having the homemade apple butter, you might consider getting yourself an apple peeler-corer-slicer. Check it out: http://www.applesource.com/peeler.html
I found mine at Goodwill, and it helped me get through…many, many, many, many apples. I have about 30 jars of apple butter in my pantry — so I don’t actually need yours. I just wanted to communicate about the awesomeness of the peeler-corer-slicer.
117. Lauren | November 4th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
The apple butter looks delish!
I am always looking for fun things to use for breakfast in the morning.
Tonight’s dinner came from your blog. It was wonderful. Thanks for sharing your recipes!
118. Susan Kelley | November 4th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
You know what’s funny? I recently bought a rice/slow cooker and I love it. But I’ve also seen more old-skool 70s crock pots around lately.
Also, I’ve been trying to bake once a week and when I asked my husband what he wanted this week, he said “apple butter.”
Please don’t make me spend 26 hours making the stuff!
PS I love your blog and your photos and your recipes. Thank you.
119. Adriana | November 4th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Ah shiz, all the work is done for me? Bring on the butter!
120. Jes | November 4th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Homemade apple butter?! What’s not to love (I buy it by the quart, yup, the quart, from a local farm). I’m going to have to snag my mom’s crockpot and try the recipe out sometime!
121. Annie | November 4th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
I’ve never had apple butter before, but I would love to try it.
Love your blog and love all the recipes.
122. Rosie Dee | November 4th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I’ve been reading for ages! I love apple butter!
123. Melissa Crowe | November 4th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I’m pretty sure that apple butter would help me get through the cold Maine mornings. Pick me! :-)
124. Robyn | November 4th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Looks great! I wish I had enough apples to do that….
125. yasmin | November 4th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I would love apple butter, I think I will have to try a non-crock pot version of this soon.
126. andrea | November 4th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
an apple a day…makes your day much sweeter :)
127. Momo | November 4th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
I just stumbled on this site… now I’m enthralled. I love apple butter! It’s one of those lovely things that immediately reminds me of fall at my Grandparents as a kid. Thanks for the recipe!
128. Liz C | November 4th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Mmmm… that’s a childhood memory for me, for sure. I’d love to have some!
129. Nicole | November 4th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I don’t even own a crockpot. Peeling apples is a lot of work! Someone told me that you don’t actually need to peel them, but I have never tried it. I would love some apple butter.
130. Laura | November 4th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Yum. I would love to try some apple butter… Thanks for all of the recipes, by the way. Your chili-lime glazed tofu has become one of my all-time favorites.
131. Derek | November 4th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Yum!
132. Terrah | November 4th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
it looks soo! yummy. Apple Butter is my favourite!
133. Amber | November 4th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Mmmm… that looks so good! I love apple butter.
134. Veganalects | November 4th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
The only thing that could make me freak out a little less about the election is apple butter.
135. molly | November 4th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
That looks wonderful! I bet i’ll have to fight my bunnies off with a stick when i make this :)
136. Corbet | November 4th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Oooooooo, apple butter! Sounds divine. =)
137. Marisa | November 4th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
this looks amazing!
138. Aimee | November 4th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I love apple butter, but hate, hate, hate the canning! I usually cut a recipe in fourths and make just enough to keep in the fridge! Pick me, o great and mighty random number generator!
139. Nora Kelly | November 4th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
love your blog– it’s the first one i started using when i became a vegan and wouldn’t have lasted this long without it!!!
140. Becky | November 4th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I can’t wait to make this! And hopefully win some. And then see how they compare. Yay Vegan Yum Yum Lady!
141. Zoe Poeschl | November 4th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Yummm, apple butter :)
142. Kary | November 4th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Wow I love your blog. I’m faithful to it. You always come with these recipes you can’t find on any other vegan blog, you’re just amazing. I love love this recipe and I can’t wait to try it!!! And I lvoe apples too! hehe Thanks much for this. =)
143. MC | November 4th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
As long as I don’t have to make it!
144. Georgia | November 4th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
mmm I’m always looking for new breakfast ideas! That sounds amazing.
Alas no crockpot do I have.
145. Jenn | November 4th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
My ex-boyfriend loves apple butter…I suppose this would make a nice goodwill present!
146. Peter H | November 4th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
apple butter!
(oh, what a college student would do for some.. c’mon lucky number generator for 145…)
147. Emily Hoffmann | November 4th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
yum :]
148. :o) | November 4th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
mmmm…APPLE BUTTER!!!!!
149. Hannah | November 4th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
I feel you pain… I’ve only tried to use my slow cooker once, and that went so poorly, I doubt I’ll do it again any time soon! The apple butter, however, looks lovely!
150. Dennis | November 4th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Yum yum yum yum…. (can’t stop)
The pictures made my mouth water. Mmmmmh.
151. Jen | November 4th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Gosh, I haven’t had apple butter in ages! My fingers and toes are crossed.
152. Sarah | November 4th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
YUM! That looks awesome! I would love to win a Lolo-special jar of apple butter…although the mention of pear butter above makes me want to break out the possessed crockpot (it’s a nice little one…just slightly rebellious) to use up my pears! I also love the idea of keeping the skins on and just blending really well–get some of that nice fiber in there!
153. lexi cake | November 4th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
i love your blog..
it makes being vegan so easy.
and THIS is fun!
hurrah for raffle-contests.
154. Stephanie | November 4th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
‘Tis the season for apples, and I do love my autumn apples.
155. Jason D | November 4th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
apple butter + autumn = happiness
156. Kerry | November 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Mmm, apple butter is my favorite winter treat. Yours looks a lot different than mine, by that i mean WAY more tasty :)
157. Nicole | November 4th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Thanks for your thoughts of generosity!
158. Stacy | November 4th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Wow, I would love to win some apple butter!
159. Crysta | November 4th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Loves to win some apple butter. Looks so Yummy.
Anyway. i love reading your blog..
160. Celina | November 4th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Love your blog and would love to try some apple butter. Thanks for the opportunity! :)
161. Chrissy | November 4th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
I am so glad that I found your blog! The apple butter sounds scrumptious also. Thanks!
162. AJ | November 4th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I fully intend to give the recipe a shot since I have a big bad of apples just sitting around but I cannot possible turn down an opportunity to win something. Yay!
163. Hallie | November 4th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
So, not only do we get the honor of having you share your recipes with us online, but we might also get to sample some made by you as well?? Awesome!
164. Courtney Mannion | November 4th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
it’s a bummer that your crock pot doesn’t work, because they really are the work of angels. except for yours i guess :( maybe it’s the brand?
165. Heather K. | November 4th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Ooh, apple butter sounds wonderful — I should try that next week, when I’ll be on vacation. (Even a 26-hour slow-cooker recipe should fit into my schedule when I’ve got a whole *week* off. Hee hee! [I really need a break from work; can you tell?])
Even if I don’t win, thanks for your terrific blog! I have something like 50 of your posts marked as “keep new” on Bloglines, to try when I get the chance, plus probably another 10 or 15 in my online and hard-copy recipe files. I know I can always count on you for creative, delicious recipes that are not too fussy but still have that “wow” presentation factor. :-)
166. Jen | November 4th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
My mouth is watering. I usually make crockpot apple butter every autumn, but skipped it this year due to a baby in the house. :(
I didn’t read all the comments so maybe this is old news, but stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond sell this really nifty apple peeler/corer/slicer for $15-$20 that would speed up the process.
167. Hannah | November 4th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I’m a college student living in China right now, and it would be nice to get some good apple butter that I know is lead-free and made with fruit not fertilized with human waste…
168. Kate | November 4th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Me, me, me! Yum, yum, yum!
169. ttfn300 | November 4th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
oh no, and *knock on wood* i always thought the crockpot could do no wrong?? at least it turned out in the end!!!
170. Shannon | November 4th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
the first recipe I tried from your blog was a huge hit with my fam & friends (all non-veg!)…so apple butter surely would as well.
keep on with the awesome blog! :)
171. Emme | November 4th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Apple butter is my favorite — it’s like the essence of fall. The only thing that stands a chance of beating it is pumpkin butter :)
172. Sarah | November 4th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Mass produced apple butter bought from a grocery store is amazing. I can’t even imagine how good homemade apple butter would be!
173. Sarah | November 4th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I made cranberry-cardamom pear butter once, though it took so long I just left it in sauce form — it was, however, completely fabulous.
174. Sara | November 4th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Yummy… it sounds like a laborious, but fun recipe to try.
175. Rachel | November 4th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I love apple butter! I’ve never had my own jar before…so I will be delighted if I win!
176. Alison | November 5th, 2008 at 12:02 am
pick me! pick me! pick me!
177. Lindsey | November 5th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Yum! I just bought pumpkin butter, now I want apple.
178. Lily | November 5th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I hear you on making butters. I made pear butter and it took waaaaayyyy longer than anticipated (okay, in fairness I used 50 lbs of pears, but nevertheless) and it made far less than I had expected. But I still want to make apple butter, I guess I’m a glutton for punishment (plus I go through it faster than is probably reasonable). Thanks for the recipe!
179. Jane Patterson | November 5th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Hi Lolo! I love reading your blog! I live in Melbourne, Australia and since going vegan this year I get most of my recipes from the internet. I have made heaps of your recipes and they are all so good! This is the first comment I’ve made; getting a jar of your apple butter would be such fun!
Anyway, it looks like you have hundreds of loyal readers from all over the place!
Thank you for the wonderful recipes!
Jane
180. Stephanie | November 5th, 2008 at 12:35 am
I’ve been reading your blog for ages now and pass the URL around to all of my vegan friends at work–and now they love it just as much as I do! I try to bring in a baked treat every couple of weeks and the majority of those recipes come from here. YumYum indeed!
Keep up the AMAZING work–you’re an inspiration to us all.
Your dedicated reader Stephanie, from Vancouver BC
181. Julie | November 5th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Looks amazing!
182. Songbird | November 5th, 2008 at 12:51 am
In hopes of enjoying your yummy apple butter. Thank you so much.
183. LJ Haynes | November 5th, 2008 at 1:04 am
It looks like lovely apple butter. It would be great to try but I don’t think that I’ll make it myself as I have no crock pot. Thanks for all your great work.
184. Amber | November 5th, 2008 at 1:09 am
As usual, you’ve given me yet another excuse to make dinner or desert. I’ve been wanting to try the Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World Apple Cider cupcakes so I’ll need some apple butter. Thanks for all the great recipes. My husband and I always make your sweet and sour tofu. Its our quick dinner standby. Yum.
185. Bonnie | November 5th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Looks deeelish!
186. Karmel Dietrich | November 5th, 2008 at 1:25 am
I would like to write
A haiku about your lovely butter
But I have already failed
187. renee anne | November 5th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Can I just say that I think you photos just keep getting more and more amazing!
Can I also say that it is nice to hear that even the great chefs can have kitchen issues (I mean that in a nice way of course!!)
:)
188. A.Mike | November 5th, 2008 at 2:31 am
Looks yummy! I’m overseas and don’t have many kitchen supplies; I really miss trying stuff like this!
189. Marilu | November 5th, 2008 at 3:03 am
woooooooooooooooooooooo *crosses fingers* ….
looks absolutely delicious!
190. nicole | November 5th, 2008 at 4:14 am
pick me please! you’ve inspired me to be vegetarian all over again:)
191. Lotta | November 5th, 2008 at 4:33 am
This looks so delicious (as do all your recipes!) and a chance to win some organic goodness is too good to pass up!
192. ina | November 5th, 2008 at 4:44 am
I think this butter tastes awsome! I will surely try this recipe as I did with others recipes of yours. I am vegetarian but I think I will become vegan ’cause it’s more healthier! Have a nice day!
193. Wilson Bruning | November 5th, 2008 at 4:59 am
I want to win some apple butter!
Oh, OH! Pick me.
Love your blog, keep it up!
194. Teri | November 5th, 2008 at 5:04 am
COME ON APPLE BUTTER!
195. Lukas | November 5th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Your food always looks amazing!
196. 7tourvercors | November 5th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Does it works even if I’m living in France ??? !!! If it doesn’t … I’ll be definitly obliged to do by myself this apple betterr !
Merci pour cette recette !
197. Ashely G. | November 5th, 2008 at 5:06 am
i’m salivating over this recipe
198. Jessie | November 5th, 2008 at 5:08 am
I love apple butter!
I’m going to go to the store right now and buy some apples for this recipe.
199. Emma | November 5th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Oh my, that looks really tasty! I’m in the UK and I’d love to try some! :) xx
200. Polona | November 5th, 2008 at 5:37 am
It reminds me of appelstroop, which you can buy in any supermarket in Holland.
201. Anne Silje | November 5th, 2008 at 5:42 am
I’ll join the 201 others, your applebutter looks gorgeous, as your blog, which I absolutely love, and was a great help for me when I turned vegan. Thanks for your inspiration!
202. Lissa | November 5th, 2008 at 5:52 am
sigh.. if I think of how many pints of delicious apple butter I could have made with those hundreds kilos of apples that are now rotting way in our garden, damn. I’ve eaten thousands of them raw and made a pie every time I had the chance, but there were so many left and we didn’t have the time to juice them or make apple butter, nor the storage space. It’s a shame.
and yeah it looks like appelstroop, in my region we call this ‘poepgelei’ and really you don’t want me to translate that :D it’s very silly
203. meesh! (Michelle) | November 5th, 2008 at 5:58 am
I wonder if it’s necessary to add sugar, as the apples really boil down (or up?) their sweetness anyway–the jar in my fridge is just apples, and i keep digging into it with my finger. not very sanitary, but fun.
methinks i’ll want to attempt this with pears!
thank you for having a beautiful blog.
204. Jess | November 5th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Congratulations on your appley butter success. I love all of the different recipes on your blog, this is where I got first to find tasty ideas! Wonderful pictures as well :D
205. Taylor | November 5th, 2008 at 6:31 am
I would loveeee some apple butter :) if i dont win, i will make some!
tayolovesyou43@aim.com
206. Lisa | November 5th, 2008 at 7:16 am
My mom used to make homemade apple butter, but I have never given it a try (I remember it taking her a looooong time!) So I just buy it. Bad, I know… but it is soooo delicious! Perhaps I will give it a go if I happen upon a load of apples.
btw… your photos of England on Flickr are gorgeous!!!
207. laura k | November 5th, 2008 at 7:21 am
I adore apple butter, but not sure I’d have the patience to peel five pounds of apples. Thanks for the chance to have some of yours! :-)
208. melissa | November 5th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Yum! I made crock-pot applesauce this year with a recipe I found in BH&G, but I was too scared to try apple butter.
Awesome and yummy give-away!
209. Brooke | November 5th, 2008 at 8:08 am
I’m sorry about your crock pot – total bummer! At least you can enjoy some yummy, homemade apple butter. Thanks for the contest – I’d love some apple butter!
210. Michelle | November 5th, 2008 at 8:22 am
I am “crockpot challenged” too! I finally gave mine away…. good for you for persevering!
211. jeannette | November 5th, 2008 at 8:23 am
your pictures are amazing!
212. Jenn | November 5th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Yay! I love apple butter!
213. Word Perv | November 5th, 2008 at 8:34 am
I’m gonna make some of this. Winning some would be great, but I’m gonna make some anyway…but I’ll have to reduce the recipe because my crock pot isn’t big enough for 5.5 pounds of apples… oh my… I’ll likely just cut it in half. That’s the easy reduction and one I can’t mess up!
;)
214. Andreas | November 5th, 2008 at 8:45 am
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215. Tara | November 5th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Wow! I’ve been lurking every since the Smokey miso tofu recipe started floating around, and I honestly had no idea that so many people read your blog! That’s pretty awesome.
Seeing as a) I don’t have a crock pot and b) I used up all my apples on apple pie and apple bread, I’d love to win a jar of apple butter.
216. Rasmus | November 5th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Wow, that looks great, and I’m sure it tastes excellent too!
217. Claire | November 5th, 2008 at 9:16 am
must…have…apple…butter!
218. Andie | November 5th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Perfect fall treat. Would love some (and will try to make my own too!).
a.
219. Kate | November 5th, 2008 at 9:37 am
That looks *quite* tasty! I remember my grandmother’s apple butter – not nearly that dark, but sweet and spicy and silky on the tongue. I don’t think I’ve ever used a crockpot for apple butter – it would make sense, as I don’t own one – but I wish I could take the time and space to make this in a stockpot at home!
220. Kate | November 5th, 2008 at 9:38 am
I’m a college student with a toaster oven masquerading as a kitchen. Here’s hoping!
221. Kelly | November 5th, 2008 at 9:44 am
That sounds delish! And as always, the photos are amazing!
222. Kirjava | November 5th, 2008 at 9:48 am
I’d love to win some of that apple butter! And I can’t wait to try the recipe. This would make great seasonal gifts.
223. Lacey | November 5th, 2008 at 10:08 am
thanks for the deliciousness. i hope to win but if i don’t..i’m making this. i think it will make good gifts.
224. Taru | November 5th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Two words – Thank you!
225. Melissa | November 5th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Hi! This looks delicious. I love your blog and I love vegan cooking and baking! woot! I don’t have a crock pot…and I sure would love a jar of apple butter!!
226. elizabeth | November 5th, 2008 at 10:20 am
i hope i win!!!
227. Dee | November 5th, 2008 at 10:28 am
That looks positively yummy! I hope I win so I can enjoy the taste of fall. Thank you!
228. Ken | November 5th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I found your site via a friend, and now I’m hooked. I’m a Web programmer and I have an appreciation for good Web site design, naturally. Yours is one of the best blogs I’ve found. You do a great job explaining your recipes in detail and the photographs are stunning. I appreciate the hard work you put into the site!
229. Rachel | November 5th, 2008 at 10:41 am
After my own failed experience with apple butter, I could really use a jar of the good stuff! :)
230. Linda | November 5th, 2008 at 10:45 am
that sounds fantastic! what if i don’t have a crockpot? can i use a normal pot?
231. Katy | November 5th, 2008 at 10:52 am
My vote is for apple butter!
232. melissa | November 5th, 2008 at 10:53 am
that sounds really good. I’ve been following your blog, getting inspiration for christmas dinner
233. Pam | November 5th, 2008 at 10:58 am
crock pots are making a come back! I just dusted mine off. What a great recipe… Thanks for sharing! I’ll try it!
234. Chandani | November 5th, 2008 at 10:58 am
I love spreadables of all sorts. And your recipes always have come out so great for me. Mmm I wish I had that apple butter this morning for breakfast.
235. Melissa | November 5th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Sounds and looks delicious! I haven’t tried making anything yet but I definitely plan on it when my parents come to visit for Thanksgiving. I’m so glad I found your blog :-)
236. Kate | November 5th, 2008 at 11:02 am
That looks so delicious. I want to win…but if I have to I’ll just make some myself.
237. Alisa | November 5th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Wow! This looks so delicious! I’m really inspired to dig up my crock pot now…I’m kind of scared to use it!
Thanks so much for the give away:0)
238. Suzie | November 5th, 2008 at 11:03 am
You never, ever cease to amaze me. Apple butter sounds dreamy. =)
239. Krista | November 5th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Lolo, you make being vegan so much fun! Your recipes always work for me, and they’re so intuitive. I’d love to win the apple butter, but that won’t stop me from making some this week!
240. Katie | November 5th, 2008 at 11:05 am
delishhhh!
241. Nicolette | November 5th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Okay! Here goes nothing :] Your blog is so amazing! I’m a student aiming to go to art college in photography, and i really love and enjoy all the crisp clear shots you get, way to go!
Btw, the apple butter looks delicious! gotta get some time off to make some… ooooh.
242. Cindy | November 5th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Yum! This makes it definitely autumn. I’m from So. Cal. and I need things like this to make it fall for me….the weather is definitely not doing it!
243. Christine | November 5th, 2008 at 11:12 am
I was just looking for an apple butter recipe last night, but then I realized I’m not good with canning and decided to skip the whole process. It looks good, though!
244. tricia | November 5th, 2008 at 11:16 am
this blog has helped squash some of my fears of vegan cooking. both of my husbands parents have heart problems, so cutting back heavily on meat and re-focusing towards a more vegetarian diet is pretty important to us right now. so…thanks!
245. Lola Migas | November 5th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Oh yes please!
This vegan tea shop I go to makes amazing apple pie sandwiches.
Raisin cinnamon bread + apple butter + a little vegan butter + vegan cheddar cheese + grilled to perfection.
246. Ailsa | November 5th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I’m wondering if apple butter taste like german “Bratapfel”. Yum yum :)
247. SoySusu | November 5th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I’ve never tasted applebutter so this would be perfect chance ;)
248. Alanna | November 5th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Thank you for this recipe! I have an apple tree and am always trying to think of new ways to preserve them. All the recipes for apple butter I have come across involve passing the cooked apples through a food mill or strainer, so I deemed them much too complicated. Now I’m looking forward to next year’s harvest!
249. Robin | November 5th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I’d go for some apple butter… I’ve been craving apple and pumpkin things lately, so this is perfect. =) It looks absolutely divine.
250. erica | November 5th, 2008 at 11:54 am
I’m going to have to give this a try in my own (non-cursed) crock pot. Do you think pumpkin butter is doable in a (non-cursed) crock pot as well?
Thanks for the chance to win your awesome-looking apple butter, btw!
251. Renee | November 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Sounds delicious!
252. reilly c. | November 5th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
mmm, to make apple cider cupcakes with fresh apple butter would be a joy!
253. Kara | November 5th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
That sounds so good and fall like, it almost makes me wish it weren’t 70 degrees today!
254. Emily | November 5th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Looks amazing! I looove apple butter!
255. grace | November 5th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
i realize i have a snowball’s chance in hades to win this, but i wanted to be sure to tell you that apple butter is my all time favorite spread. it absolutely cannot be beaten in my eyes. :)
256. nadine | November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
That looks amazing! Yum!!!
257. katie | November 5th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
this could be the perfect solution to my recent lack of ideas for a yummy breakfast :)
258. KT | November 5th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Ditto on the apple peeler/corer/slicer suggestion Its a HUGE time saver and makes really cool apple spirals! doesnt work so great on softer flesh or older apples- they tend to get mushed a bit in the process.
Anyway thanks for reminding me about Yummy AB…going to go make some right now :-)
259. Jennifer | November 5th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Looks and sounds delicious. So nice of you to share!
260. Marie Gabriel | November 5th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
love your site! love your recipes! i’ve tried several and they always turn out fantastic!
thanks for making me look like an awesome cook. :)
261. Kristin | November 5th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
My Grandfather always had an Apple Butter party every fall. It ran all night with my Uncles and Dad taking turns stirring. Giant cast iron pot included! Great memories come around every time I eat the yummy stuff!
262. Jennifer | November 5th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
So generous of you to share the wealth of your arduous apple butter making journey! Yum!
263. Kate Horowitz | November 5th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Apple butter is pretty much the only reason to be alive in November. Well, except Thanksgiving, but that’s all the way at the end of the month!
264. Janet | November 5th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
So many apples- My grandmother used to make apple butter – she had 6 trees in her yard. Silky, sweet, and so delicious warm on homemade wheat toast – your photos remind me of that. Thank you for sharing.
265. Deanne | November 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
mmm, apple butter.
Looks delicious.
266. rainelyn | November 5th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
i loove apple butter but i would never make it myself. maybe if i had one of those magical little apple peeler things? or 5 extra sets of helping hands?
yours looks so so good. *keeping fingers crossed* must win must win
267. Liz (¡Yo Soy!) | November 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
that looks amazing!!!
268. Andrea | November 5th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Excellent timing – we were just gifted a huge bag of heritage apples and I need to get baking. Apple butter is on my list but I haven’t got 26 hours to spare! Yours looks and sounds scrumptious.
269. Yvonne van de Water | November 5th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
I’ve never eaten apple butter and would love to try it made by an excellent cook!
270. stephchows | November 5th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
yum this looks beautiful! I would love to try some and if I don’t win I’ll just have to make some up :)
271. futureforrest | November 5th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I can’t wait to make some apple butter:)
272. Jenny | November 5th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Well… since you ship overseas!! I too would like to say how much I love your blog and how much in awe I am of your beautiful photos, beautiful recipes and beautiful text. You take and have taken so much time making your blog special – I am sure in comparison the apple butter was made in a wink. Thank you.
273. ania | November 5th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
i read this and immediately went and ate a spoonful of pumpkin butter i’ve been nursing lately. apple butter sounds delish though!
274. Freya | November 5th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Ooh! This looks so yummy!
Your photos are very beautiful too… they’ve made me want a nice shiny apple!
Thanks for the recipe!
275. Aimee | November 5th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I don’t have a crock pot, but this recipe makes me want to get one! Yum!!!
276. jennconspiracy | November 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Next time – don’t peel or core the apples. Quarter them, cook them down (it goes fast) and then put them through a Foley mill or mesh strainer with a pestle to get the skins, stems, and seeds to release.
This way, you get the benefit of the pectin in the seeds and peels, too. Then, throw the whole hot mess into the crockpot and continue with the recipe.
Don’t enter me in the drawing – but do drop me an e-mail if you want to trade a jar of apple butter for a jar of quince butter.
277. Evie | November 5th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Looks wonderful… I bet it tastes so much better than Shop Rite apple butter! I happen to be an apple butter lover; I would like to introduce my husband to a really good variety, because he doesn’t really “get it”.
278. Lydia Collins | November 5th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I want some apple butter!!
279. laurie | your-illfitting-overcoat | November 5th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Oh my goodness! I’m already the 280th commenter! Please love them some apple butter!
I think YOU need to enter a blog contest in which you win a new crockpot!
280. Naphtali | November 5th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I’m pretty much in love with you, your blog and healthy food in general! Thanks for your posts.
281. LeAnne | November 5th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I haven’t had Apple Butter in YEARS! I use to eat it all the time as a kid! I think it’s time.
282. Ciara | November 5th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
It’s so weird that yours is cursed- I’ve never had any trouble with my crock pots. In fact, I recently broke down and bought a sleek stainless steel number.
I feel very James Bond when I use it! (The old one, with blue flowers, made me feel very Betty Crocker. James is better). Maybe you just need to experiment with another crock- maybe a friends’ so you don’t have to buy a whole new one just for testing purposes?
283. Ira Gunawan | November 5th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Thanks for posting these. I love your pics as always!
284. maria | November 5th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I’ll eat it!
285. julia | November 5th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Oh, apple butter is my all-time favorite..! Yum Yum indeed! ^__^
286. Vic | November 5th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
It looks delicious! Apple butter yummmmmmy!
287. Jean | November 5th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I love apple butter and your blog …..equally.
288. Dina | November 5th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I totally want to try apple butter- I’ve been a jam making fool since this past june when I went strawberry picking. I think I’ll have to give this a go! My crock pot isn’t nearly as testy as yours!
289. Misty | November 5th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
A chance to try something from your kitchen? Awesome! Sign me up!
290. Estelle | November 5th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
This looks like the apple syrup I used to get in Holland – it’s a mix between apple sauce but in the consistincy of syrup, also great on toast. Mmm, looks good! Unfortunately, I don’t have a crock pot but I still love looking at your pictures. :)
(And I’m going to make some apple sauce for my oatmeal tomorrow, yummy)
291. Allegra | November 5th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
The apple butter looks amazing! I love your blog!
292. Grethen | November 5th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Yum–nothing says autumn to me like apple butter on practically anything!
293. Emily | November 5th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
My kitten broke my last jar of Julian Apple Butter the other day. I could really use a replacement ;)
294. Sanja | November 5th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Yum, that looks delicious! I would love to win a jar…
295. muffin | November 5th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
yay! i had been looking for an apple butter recipe and read about the treats you brought etsy today and blamo! crossing fingers in hopes my random number is one of three generated!
i am going to make this for myself though and i fully hear and understand the curse of the crock pot curse!
muffin
296. Jessica Noel | November 5th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Ooooh! I LOVE apple butter! <3 Sorry your crockpot is such a pain, though!
297. Joey | November 5th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I love your beautiful photos and simple recipes. I live in the city you live in and would love it if you mentioned where you do your grocery shopping or local vegan dished you tried!
298. Ashley | November 5th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Thanks for all of the good recipes! What a great way to use up extra apples.
299. Stefanie | November 5th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Yummi! I would like to taste your great apple butter, it looks so delicious!
Your photos are wonderful!
300. sarah in sudbury | November 5th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I have 2 apple trees in my yard and am always looking for new ways to cook apple something. Great idea!
301. K. | November 5th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
MMMMMM……sounds and looks delicious!!!
302. Kate | November 5th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I WANT APPLE BUTTER!!! mmmmmm
303. jillrenee | November 5th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
it looks scrumptious. and I can even come pick it up (i live in boston)
i love your blog :)
304. juliet | November 5th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
My cat is drooling on me as I type. I think she was inspired by your apple butter photos and me saying, “Mmmm…let’s try to win some apple butter!” Also, I love your blog.
305. Iivi | November 5th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Have to admit that I have never tasted apple butter! But seems great, what a pity that the apples from the trees on our yard already run out, otherwise I would be already in the kitchen!
306. tracy | November 5th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I just happened upon your site – I’m not a vegan by any means, but I have to admit, your recipes look great!
307. Nathalie Poulin | November 5th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
This sounds so delicious! I usually can’t stand apple sauce, but oddly, I really like apple butter.
My daughter really loves it too. If I had a crock pot, I would totally make this! Instead, I’m just going to try and win it!
Now, instead of cooking dinner I’m going to sit around and crave toast with vegan margarine and apple butter… MMM!
Nathalie
308. Hänni | November 5th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
this looks scrumptous! would be good to serve as a dessert on toast.
309. Kara | November 5th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Yay! Yours is the first vegan blog I ever read…and it still remains my favorite more than a year and a half later. Keep up the yummy work, and thanks for the contest.
310. Kate | November 5th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Sounds yummy!
311. Jasmina | November 5th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Sounds great! I’ve never had apple butter, but I would like to try some :)
312. Nicole | November 5th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
And I was just wondering what to do with all those apples…
313. Stacey | November 5th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
MMM! My mom used to buy apple butter when we were little. I never have luck with my crockpot either!
314. Amber | November 5th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
That looks like the tastiest apple butter i have ever seen:)
315. nina beana | November 5th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
sounds so good! :)
316. Cheya | November 5th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
This apple butter sounds so yummy!
Your blog always makes me hungry, haha! I love it.
317. kelsey | November 5th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
this looks scrumptious!
i’m crossing my fingers!
318. Mythili | November 5th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
That looks yum! So yum that I want one :)
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
319. lrg | November 5th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
oh, wow — when i was growing up we had an apple orchard behind the house (well, my parents still do, but i live in the city now) and we used to spend fall cooking applesauce and apple butter on the stove. using a crockpot is an awesome idea!!
320. Juliet | November 5th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Apple butter! Whenever I buy this from the store, there is corn syrup in it. I wanna win! Anyone try the Pumpkin Butter at Trader Joe’s? Mmmmm.
321. Ruks | November 5th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
This looks amazing! Thank you for offering to send your readers some (fingers crossed).
322. Tori | November 5th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Yum! I love apple butter, but I haven’t gotten around to making any this year. I hope I win!
323. Suganya | November 5th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Who wouldn’t love apple butter. I would love to get some.
324. Rachel | November 5th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Woohoo! I love apple butter, and I love my crock pot… if I dont get a jar from you, I’m probably going to make some of my own anyways. Hooray for fall!!
325. Nicole | November 5th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
That looks so good. Yes please. :-D
326. Hannah | November 5th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I’ve been thinking of buying a crockpot for ages and you’ve just talked me out of it…
327. Ashley | November 5th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
You should absolutely invest in a new crockpot, because everything I make in mine turns out amazingly well.
Don’t worry about the old crockpots feelings, you two obviously just aren’t meant to be.
328. amey | November 5th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
dang, girl,
you’ve got some serious readership!
the apple butter looks wonderful.
: )
329. Kim | November 5th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
I would love to try your Apple Butter! I don’t have a crock pot, and I’m somewhat terrified by home-canning, so it would be amazing to win!
330. KatoAto | November 5th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Oh Jesus. That is effing amazing-looking. (DROOOOOOL)
331. debe | November 5th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
yay! i tried it today and my super picky son LOVED it! thanks :)
332. Grave | November 5th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
yay! applebutter! my crockpot is ancient.. it belonged to my great-grandmother, if that is any indication of it’s age. @_@
333. Angela | November 5th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
that looks amazing. I wish i had a crock pot! :)
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334. amy | November 5th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Your blog is wonderful! Beautiful pictures. I just made a fantastic vegan chili in my crockpot – mine seems relatively problem free!
335. Stassa | November 5th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Wow! Apple butter looks so good! I def wanna win this =]
336. Louise | November 5th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
I have developed allergies to dairy and eggs in the last couple of years, and I find this site a wonderful resource for alternative cooking ideas. In fact, I’m off to try baking some of those lemon and maple scones now… I wonder how that apple butter would taste on top…?!
337. Daniella | November 5th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
apple butter in a crockpot… I never would have thought..!!
338. Alexa | November 5th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
yummy yummy yummy!!!!
339. Beatrice | November 5th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Hmmm… My only crock-potting trick is to let it run on high for the first hour or so, in order to let it heat up, and then turn it down to low for the rest of the time. If I start out on low, it never quite gets warm enough to do anything.
But, from the recipe, it looks like you’re already doing that, so I don’t know what else could be going on!
340. jill Marinelli | November 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
i love apple butter, as well as your recipes!
341. Sommer | November 5th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
The apple butter looks divine. I hope to have it in my kitchen soon :)
342. Lizzie | November 5th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Woo hoo apple butter! It looks fab. ;)
343. Madalene | November 5th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Yum, would love some!
344. Stormi Merritt | November 5th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Oh my god, this recipe sounds so delicious! I’m buying a bag of apples tomorrow =)
345. Indian Girl | November 5th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
OMG !! I would love to win something you made ! I love your blog and check in everyday to see if you have a new post up !
Thank you!
Indian Girl
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346. Kristin | November 5th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
I just trashed my crock pot! What luck. I am really into pumpkin butter right now, do you suppose it is a similar process?
347. Dhivya | November 5th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Fabulous recipe and pics ( as always)! I have never tasted apple butter and would sooo love to…
348. Maria Goncalves | November 5th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
mmmm, that sounds awfully good :)
349. jacqueline | November 5th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
that sounds awesome! and looks great too.
i would love to enjoy a jar of that.
350. Erica Phillips | November 6th, 2008 at 12:23 am
well, I just bought 5lbs. of apple to make some crockpot apple butter, and then I come home to this post! I think (hope!) it’s a sign, lol! Thanks for yet another great post!!
351. bex | November 6th, 2008 at 12:23 am
I’ve never tried apple butter. Although after reading a few posts on people making crockpot apple butter I might have to go for it.
I have mixed results with my crock pot. Sometimes what comes out is perfect, sometimes not so much but it’s getting better as I get a feel for how it cooks.
352. Linzi | November 6th, 2008 at 12:23 am
sounds good.
353. erica | November 6th, 2008 at 12:31 am
me wants some apple butter!
354. Kelly | November 6th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Mmm, apple butter! So simple, yet so delicious. :)
355. S. Ewing | November 6th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Your blog is so great! I come here all the time just to stare.
356. Karinn | November 6th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Wow! I’m so glad I found your blog :0) It’s awesome! This recipe sounds wonderful!
357. scables | November 6th, 2008 at 2:03 am
Ooo, me, me!
358. brandi | November 6th, 2008 at 2:04 am
i love apple butter. i would have caved at the 12 hour mark and just eaten as-is!
359. juli | November 6th, 2008 at 2:12 am
this is the lovliest blog ever!
360. Sarah | November 6th, 2008 at 3:35 am
Hey – I’ve never heard of apple butter like this (only of butter with apples in it!). Looks really delicious! You have an awesome blog! Thanks for the inspiration.
361. Claire | November 6th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Hooray for apple butter! Down with crockpots! Good perseverance skills.
362. Simon | November 6th, 2008 at 4:08 am
Thank you for all the great recipes! It’s a real pleasure to browse through your recipes and look at those yummy pictures! And with a little luck I’ll win a jar of apple butter :D!
Cheers
Simon
363. miranda | November 6th, 2008 at 4:57 am
kfjdslkfsd yum.
364. peabody | November 6th, 2008 at 5:35 am
My crock pot hates me as well.
Lovely looking apple butter.
365. Elizabeth | November 6th, 2008 at 7:21 am
I love apple butter and have never had organic apple butter so this would be an awesome win if i’m choosen:) As for your crockpot, at least you try to use yours! I have a very nice crockpot that i have used maybe twice in the last seven years. So, at least you try! I clearly need to apply myself a bit more to mine haha…
366. Honey | November 6th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Your apple butter looks so good! I’ve made it on the stovetop, but the crockpot would be easier (less hands on anyway).
367. Melissa | November 6th, 2008 at 8:09 am
I love Apple Butter!! It’s that time of year when I crave apple butters and pumpkin butters on my toast or spoon or my finger.
368. Caitlin | November 6th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Wow, that sounds amazing! I love apple butter but never thought of making it myself…probably because that sounds like WAY too much work for me! haha.
369. Amber | November 6th, 2008 at 8:42 am
368, 369, LOOKS LIKE BY THE TIME I’LL WRITE MY COMMENT THERE’LL BE ALREADY 370 COMMENTS, AND HOW CAN I EXPECT TO WIN A JAR OF APPLE BUTTER AMONGST THAAT STIFF COMPETITION. I DOUBT WHETHER U’VE ANYMORE LEFT TO GIVE?? (SIGH)
TO BECOME A STRONG CONTENDER FOR THE APPLE BUTTER JAR I HAVE TO TELL U THAT I’M A FREQUENT VISITOR TO UR BLOG, HAVE TRIED UR RECIPES, AND DO WRITE COMMENTS ON UR POSTS( WITH OR WITHOUT ANY FREEBIES ;) ) HADN’T I DECIDED TO WORK ON MY PENDING LIST OF RESOLUTIONS I WUD HAVE CHECKED THAT RSS FEED MUCH EARLIER AND THUS WUDNT BE SO LATE TO FILE MY APPLICATION :(
P.S.- I’M SICK OF THE TERIBBLE FOOD OF UNIVERSITY MESS THATS Y I’M SO DESPERATE TO TASTE STH GOOOD!
THANKS ANYWAYS
WHETHER I WIN OR NOT I’LL KEEP EXPLORING UR BLOG FOR MORE SINFUL FOOD
FINGERS CROSSED!!!! :) :) :)
(NOTE TO SELF: GOSH AMBER! THATS ENOUGH OF ADVERTISING U’LL SCARE HER OFF!)
370. Nicole | November 6th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Love the recipes and photos.
371. Morgan | November 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
That looks so delicious. I do believe I am going to have to pull out my own sorry crock pot and make an attempt.
=D
372. lauren | November 6th, 2008 at 9:10 am
that looks DELICIOUS!
373. Anna-Mart Fourie | November 6th, 2008 at 9:31 am
That looks flippin’ awesome!
374. Jingle | November 6th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I LOVE apple butter and the thought of a wonderful home made apple butter sounds just fabulous!
375. TiffanyL | November 6th, 2008 at 9:50 am
This is my first comment on your blog but I check it everyday for new amazing recipies and wonderful pics. You inspire me to be a better cook but more importantly to transition from a vegetarian to a vegan. what great work you do! Cheers
Oh did I also mention that I LOVE apple butter and I sometimes have a hard time finding it!
Tiffany
376. amanda | November 6th, 2008 at 9:59 am
What a great contest! I’m intimidated by my crockpot as well, but it looks like this experiment came out deliciously.
377. Teddy | November 6th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Apple butter here I come!!
:)
I’m crossing my fingers for extra luck… now be impressed that I’m tying with crossed fingers haha
378. Kim | November 6th, 2008 at 10:08 am
I love your site. I’ve made almost everything from the last few months. Don’t think I’ll be making this special butter…hope I win!!
379. kat | November 6th, 2008 at 10:14 am
looking great! too bad I don’t have a crockpot..
380. Ale | November 6th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Apple butter.. I’ve never tried it, but I saw a recipe of a cake that used apple butter. I think I’ll make some
I love your blog
:)
381. Jackie | November 6th, 2008 at 10:22 am
An apple butter contest!!!
382. Bianca- Vegan Crunk | November 6th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I LOVE apple butter, but the last I had was some Musselman’s in a jar that, halfway through, I realized had HFCS in it. Not that I don’t check ingredients, but I’d bought it before reading Skinny Bitch (which changed my outlook on HFCS). So donated the rest to our local Food Not Bombs. And I’ve yet to search for natural apple butter. I’m sure it’s around, but I’m sure your homemade stuff is a million times better.
383. Tilia Linden | November 6th, 2008 at 10:57 am
This is the first time I hear about making apple butter yourself. Sounds worth to try sometime.
384. Katie | November 6th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Apple butter sounds great right now…
385. RobinO | November 6th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I do believe changing my life style to vegan and that of my familes( as best I can) is really a lot easier then I ever imagined! I am so excited to introduce this recipe to my family~
RobinO
386. Sally | November 6th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I love your blog ….I really do …. great photos…. & I LOVE apple butter!!! So I hope I win some!
387. Melanie | November 6th, 2008 at 11:07 am
This looks delicious!
388. Tiffany | November 6th, 2008 at 11:26 am
delicious!!
389. Clare | November 6th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Apple butter is really the only way I enjoy apples. And pie, of course.
390. Kyle | November 6th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Mmmm….apple butter!
391. Paze | November 6th, 2008 at 11:53 am
I love apple butter! I can’t wait to try some!
392. Amanda | November 6th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Yum! I was thinking about making some too so your recipe is just in the nick of time! I tried pumpkin butter in my crockpot last year..that was super yummy. Crockpots are funny beasts..I use a junky old one that my husband got in college.
393. Jaime | November 6th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Yay! This looks delicious. :)
394. Lauren | November 6th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
We’ve been eating some delicious pumpkin butter we found at Trader Joe’s recently….but I haven’t had or even thought of apple butter in a long time. I loved it so much as a kid. Thanks for the blast from the past.
395. Ellen | November 6th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Wow lots of comments! I hope I win!
396. Cat | November 6th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
count me in!
397. Joanna | November 6th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Oh my god, I LOVE apple butter! I used to mix it in with cottage cheese and eat it with a spoon. Wonder if there’s a vegan equivalent… also, in case you ever decide to make it (or applesauce, or apple pie, or apple crisp, or anything else involving lots of apples) ever again, I highly recommend investing in one of these. It’s one of my favorite kitchen gadgets EVER.
(Sorry if someone else suggested this, too many comments to read them all – but if that’s the case consider this another endorsement! ;))
398. Caitlin | November 6th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I absolutely love the picture of the stacked apples…charming.
Hope I win one of those babies!
399. walterknitty | November 6th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I have no shame. Apple butter on oatmeal with toasted walnuts sounds soooo good on a rainy Oregon morning.
400. Amanda Scapini | November 6th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
WOW! I was looking for some recipe of apple butter this week! Thanks! I´ll try on the weekend! =)
Kisses,
Amanda
401. allularpunk | November 6th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
apple butter rules. and thanks for providing the recipe! that way, if we don’t win, we can still make it haha…
402. Daphna | November 6th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Finally, a way to spread apple pie on toast! Yum!
403. Jenn | November 6th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I went apple picking last week so this is perfect! I LOVE your blog!
404. kathi | November 6th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
wow! 405 comments. lot of apple butter lovers out there! i’ve never tried it but would looooove to…
405. Monica | November 6th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
You got me wanting to make my own now! I think I may have to try. Too bad I don’t live near my mom who has a couple apple trees.
406. Arielle | November 6th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Love your blog – and apple butter! <3
407. Monica | November 6th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Freebies from Lolo, count me in!
408. AC Boissinot | November 6th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Such a yummy blog! Thank you so much for sharing all the recipes! :)
409. Amy | November 6th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
This looks delicious! Just like everything else on your blog!
410. Shannon | November 6th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I have fond memories of making and eating apple butter. It is true fall comfort food. I would love to win yours!
411. Candice S | November 6th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
How marvelous! I’ll test it out even if I don’t win. Would make a great addition to holiday git baskets.
412. katie | November 6th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
mmm! i always end up buying some whenever i go apple and pumpkin picking. next time make some pumpkin butter as well!
413. Gabriele | November 6th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I love apple butter! My boyfriend hates it, so I always have to buy it just for myself.
414. Jen | November 6th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Apple butter is the best!
415. mindy | November 6th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
i would LOVE some apple butter!!! it looks wonderful!
416. Sherry Cruz | November 6th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Your apple butter looks yummy!
417. Amanda | November 6th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Your blog is, as always, inspiring! That looks delicious!
418. Anastasia | November 6th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
my mom used to make apple butter for my brother and i when we were growing up, it was delicious. your post was a well timed reminder; this is the perfect time of year to make it again. thanks!
419. Elise | November 6th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
awesome! thanks for sharing…always wanted to try apple butter! :]
420. katie f | November 6th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
so good! um, 471 comments already…you are pretty much the biggest deal. congrats on the best of vegnews too!
421. Elisa Marie | November 6th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Yum yum gimme some! :D
422. Jenny | November 6th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
my grandpa loved apple butter. sadly, he died this year or i’d send him my contest winnings.
423. Aubrey | November 6th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Yum, I love apple butter!! I hope I win!!
424. Dixie | November 6th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Wow, 487 comments… That’s a lot of competition, but worth it for some tasty apple butter! :o) Pick me!
425. Dana | November 6th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Looks delish!
426. Ingrid | November 6th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I love your blog! I would love some of that apple butter, I’ve never won anything in my life….
427. Zephyr | November 6th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Oh boy, this looks delicious. My grandmother used to make apple butter all the time and it became one of my very favorite things. Come to think of it, I actually began dating someone because he was making apple butter!
428. Gayathri | November 6th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Hi,
You have a great blog going! I got to your blog looking for some vegetarian stuff and was absolutely delighted with the loot:) Tried your Sweet Chili Lime Tofu and its the best Tofu I have “cooked”. So Thank You. Apple Butter sounds delish, never have had them though…
429. Melson | November 6th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
I have fond memories of eating apple butter at nature camp.
430. Katherine | November 6th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Ummm, This stuff looks really good!!
Good job on the blog!!!
431. Angela | November 6th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Thanks so much for all your yummy recipes! The apple butter looks delicious!
432. shay | November 6th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
oh wow… sounds delish. i never win anything, but here’s to hoping!
433. abel | November 6th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
i hope i win!
434. Angela Foley | November 6th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hi,
I just love love love love love all you recipes, don’t know what I’d do without you. Warmest thanks,
Angela
435. babylee | November 6th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
mmmmm…that sounds delicious. I definitely like the sound of apple pie toast.
436. alissa | November 6th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
yum!
437. Michelle S | November 6th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Yummmmmm :9
438. Cecelia | November 6th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I would love some apple butter!!
You should try making pumpkin butter, too. I’m not sure how, but I just know that it’s delicious!
439. Robyn | November 6th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Oh yay! I’ve never gotten apple butter to work when I’ve made it. I should give it another whirl if I don’t win. Thanks for a fun giveaway!
440. Rachel | November 6th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Yum, I love apple butter!
441. Tegan | November 6th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Mmmm I was just thinking about how I need to get some spices cooking in the kitchen. I love the smell on a rainy day <3
442. Sarah | November 6th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
That looks so good!
443. Erin Bolinger | November 6th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Yummers! I hope to try this sometime soon!
444. Soup and Song | November 6th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Your photos are really exquisite. I loved your tutorial about how to take good photos – it was really helpful but I also think you have a special talent! Thank you for sharing. The apple butter looks delightful. And by the way – I’ve made your smokey miso tofu recipe several times now, and it’s big hit around here. Cheers!
445. Jessica | November 6th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Wow, never thought you’d get 446 responses eh?
I kind of felt the same way with your focaccia recipe…took me until 2:30 am but was SO WORTH IT. Thank you!
446. heather | November 6th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
apple butter!
447. marta | November 6th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
looks lovely. i just made an applesauce that was so thick and luscious it was *almost* apple butter, but would love to try yours! (as would a few hundred others it looks like!)
448. Kristin | November 6th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Apple Butter!!
449. Tyrah | November 6th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Love apple butter!
Your blog is wonderful, thank you.
450. Madhavi | November 6th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I’ve never had apple butter, but it looks delicious!
451. Jansen | November 6th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Hm.. yummy!!
I wonder how creative you are…!!
A thousand smiles from Indonesia
452. Sarah | November 6th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
LOVE your blog and vegan yumminess! My kids are begging me to make this already, but I don’t have a crockpot! Fingers crossed to taste some real Lolo food!
453. Zlamushka | November 6th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
I ve never heard of apple butter. I would loooove try. Put me in, please :-)
454. Court | November 6th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Looks delicious!
455. Meaghan | November 6th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Haha, wow you have a lot of fans!!
This sounds delicious- I love apple butter but I have never even thought of making my own, hmmmm… I sure would love to try some of yours :)
456. Val | November 7th, 2008 at 12:18 am
I love your website and I love apples!
457. Rebekah | November 7th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Wow, 500 comments in two days! Your blog is wonderful… sadly I live in residence, with very infrequent access to a kitchen, but I have you bookmarked and keep checking back for recipes every few days! :-)
Rebekah
458. jenny | November 7th, 2008 at 2:07 am
o.my.god
apple butter sounds so delicious!
459. patrice | November 7th, 2008 at 4:49 am
Yum applebutter!
I get so many great ideas from your website.
And did I mention….yum applebutter!
460. aleksandra | November 7th, 2008 at 5:02 am
looks soooo delicious!
461. Elise Gabriel | November 7th, 2008 at 5:30 am
After 26 hours of grueling apple butter making, isnt it difficult to ship it off to a lucky few of your adoring readers? Dang.
Much love. I’m gonna whip some up after exams!
462. Varia | November 7th, 2008 at 6:37 am
This is my dream because I don’t have a crock pot!
463. meghann | November 7th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Oh my, the boyfriend is gonna love this :-D What size slow cooker did you use?
464. Jessica | November 7th, 2008 at 9:26 am
This looks so yummy!
465. Sarah | November 7th, 2008 at 9:37 am
hi! i have been enjoying your beautiful blog for months now – thank you so much for your hard work! i absolutely love seeing your lovely photos and trying out your delicious recipes! crossing my fingers that i’ll get some apple butter!! :)
466. Erborina | November 7th, 2008 at 9:40 am
oh my goodness! how many people!! but I can imagine why… your blog is favoulous!!, awesome.
Keep on your marvellous job!.. and of course, I’ll try your apple butter, looks great ;)
467. Seda | November 7th, 2008 at 10:23 am
why not join the party?
thank you for all your wonderful recipes. they are indeed the inspiration.
468. Suzana | November 7th, 2008 at 10:55 am
I was looking for an apple butter recipe, and here you come up with one! Since I don’t own a crock pot, I’ll keep looking for one that suits me. Lovely photos, and very generous of you to giveaway some jars. :)
469. sarah | November 7th, 2008 at 10:59 am
mmmmapple butter!
470. Jessica | November 7th, 2008 at 11:00 am
My mom used to make the most delicious apple butter! To ease the peeling/coring work, she used an apple peeler/corer like this one: http://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=5827
If you make a lot of applesauce, apple butter, and apple pies, it’s worth its weight in apples!
You got me to de-lurk with this giveaway. Thanks for the lovely blog.
471. Achira | November 7th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Great job!
472. Jay Goodman | November 7th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Awesome blog and the recipe sounds tasty. I can’t wait to try it out!
473. shannon | November 7th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
I’m glad I’m not the only one with a possessed crock pot! Tasty looking apple butter though!
474. Kajsa | November 7th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
The apple butter looks delicious and winning would be great as I am sans crock pot. Every recipe of yours that I’ve tried has been amazing (and amazed the non-vegans around me). Thank you for all that you do!
475. Karina | November 7th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Thanks for your inspiring recipes and amazing photos! I don’t know which is better.
476. Robin | November 7th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Sweet! I suppose if I don’t win I’ll just have to make some myself, apple butter is one of those foods you forget how much you love
477. Rebecca | November 7th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Glad to know I am not the only person who is vexed by the crock pot.
478. Maureen | November 7th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Congratulations on a very interesting blog – oh and I would love to win some apple butter
479. c | November 7th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
put me in the running for some apple butter please?
480. Susie | November 7th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I just found your blog – YUM-Apple Butter! This recipe sounds heavenly and what a great idea for Holiday gifts! I will definitely try this one! Thanks for sharing!
481. Tish | November 7th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
hope to see your apple butter and a cookbook soon!
482. Heather | November 7th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
26 hours? wow you are determined!
483. jason Crowgey | November 7th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
free apple butter, please!
it looks incredible!
484. Nugg | November 7th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
That sounds scrumptious. I love reading your journal and looking at the wonderful pictures of your delicious recipes.
485. Jess | November 7th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
This sounds amazing.
486. Kathleen Sheridan | November 7th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I wanna have me some yummy apple butter. Love everything you do, Lolo!
487. Ashley | November 7th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
My hometown always has an apple butter festival and I couldn’t make it these year so I’ve been apple butter-less all fall!
488. Colleen | November 7th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Oooooh! My crockpot is semi-cursed, so I completely empathize! Peace!
489. Diana | November 7th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Oooh! I made apple butter for Christmas gifts last year. I have one of those handy dandy corer/peeler/slicer/ doohickeys that made it so much easier. It was the yummiest thing I’ve made in my crockpot. Sorry it was so tough for you!
490. Katelyn | November 7th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Me!!!!
i want your apple butter!
491. Megan | November 7th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I’ve never had apple butter before, but I hope I get to try it!
492. Jenn | November 7th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Apple butter? Oh my goodness. Sounds delicious. :)
493. Angela Fazio | November 7th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
sorry to hear about your crock pot :( but i’m sure it’s delicious if YOU made it!
494. Matthew | November 7th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I have to be honest and say that I have admired this blog for months now, having sampled many of the recipes with great success every time!
I never usually like to comment on blogs – I don’t really know why. I guess I feel a shy or silly (which really is rather silly) aha. However, when the chance came up to actually sample one of your very own gourmet creations – well I simply could pass up the oppitunity!
This looks amazing and seeing as I an appleholic (more or less) – buying at least 20 each week – it’d be a new way of enjoying sucha delicious fruit!
495. anne | November 7th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
looks delicious! thanks for sharing :)
496. Eve Ascher | November 7th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
My sister taught her green parrot, Tintin , to say veganyumyum.Ahhaha.We love your blog here in Texas.
497. Ruby Ascher | November 7th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Hi I’m only eleven and I’m in G.T. and especially I love to cook. I love animals and have a few of my own. I hope I get the apple butter so I could eat some but also it would be wonderful to cook with. It would add more fun to have at our vegan Thanks Giving celebration. So please pick me so I can find some interesting recipes to use it in and continue my cooking.
498. Christa | November 7th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I definitely have to try this!
499. Jenn | November 7th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
This looks fantastic! I love apple butter!
500. Kitty | November 7th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Oh my gosh! You are so nice!
Thanks!!!
501. Jude | November 7th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
I keep not making apple butter because it’s so much apples and effort for so little output, but I would happily accept some of yours. :)
(Also, I only have a very small crockpot.)
502. Lauren | November 7th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Your website is my favorite and I can’t wait for your book!
503. KT | November 7th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
This looks amazing, and I have a ton of apples I need to use up. Think it will work on the stove instead of crockpot, or do I need to run to goodwill and pick one up?
504. Miel | November 7th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Wow! That looks incredible! I had a similar experience with some crabapple jelly I recently made. But after all that time it never set up!
505. Jaya K | November 7th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I love homemade apple butter but haven’t had a chance to visit any apple festivals this season. Thanks for a chance at this fabulous giveaway!
506. Shannon | November 7th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I LOVE apple butter! Divine!
507. Fernanda França | November 7th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
I love your blog. I never comment, but today… it’s a special day!!! I’ve never tasted apple butter, can you believe? I want it now :) LOL Smacks, Fernanda.
508. deanne | November 7th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
apple butter is such a scrumptious giveaway!
509. Hallie | November 7th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Of course I’m going to at least take a chance with this… it looks DELISH! Thanks for all the wonderful goodness you bring to the world :-)
510. Vicki | November 7th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
ditto 512. this looks absolutely wonderful…
511. Tess | November 7th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
You have the most beautiful blog! I set it as my homepage so your nice pictures are the first things I see when I open Firefox.
512. Katrina | November 7th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I had no idea you could make apple butter in a crock pot, what a great idea!
513. Kristel Michele | November 7th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Love this blog! And, I must say, that apple butter looks so goood. :)
514. MOnica | November 7th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Yum! Yum! Hope I win!
515. Nicki | November 7th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Wow, apple butter! Organic too! Simply divine..! :)
516. Sarah | November 8th, 2008 at 1:03 am
this makes me feel okay that I don’t have a crock pot!
517. paky | November 8th, 2008 at 1:26 am
i’ve never wanted to win apple butter as much as i do now!! your pictures and recipes are inspirational! thank you for having such a wonderful blog!
518. Stephanie | November 8th, 2008 at 2:14 am
I love your site – the photos, the recipes, and the enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing your talents. I’ll definitely try out the iPhone app too. Way cool!
519. Valerie H | November 8th, 2008 at 3:33 am
I love your blog; it has always been one of my favorites, and one of the first ones I started reading. I would also love some apple butter! Yum!
520. Bastah | November 8th, 2008 at 3:38 am
Oh yum!!
521. ulli | November 8th, 2008 at 4:20 am
i’ve never heard of such a thing as apple butter. but i’d love to try.
522. Alison | November 8th, 2008 at 7:20 am
I love apple butter, that looks sooooo good!!
523. Tim | November 8th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Sounds tasty, and a good excuse to buy a crock pot. Off I go!
524. Emily | November 8th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Commenting because that looks delicious!
525. Mary | November 8th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Yum! Love the blog, cant wait for the cookbook
526. CM | November 8th, 2008 at 8:58 am
ooh, count me in!
527. Rosa | November 8th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I guess I’ll try my luck too :)
528. Julia | November 8th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Oooooh, how can I resist???
529. Marlies Gabriele Prinzl | November 8th, 2008 at 10:19 am
That apple butter looks scrumptious! I have been meaning to leave a post on your blog for a while, but this ‘contest’ is a definite motivation! I have tried several of your wonderful recipes, and love them all. I really hope that you will get your cookbook published eventually – I’ll be first in line to buy it!
Lissy (in Costa Rica)
530. Emma | November 8th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Makes me wish I had a crockpot.
f.y.i. Random number generators aren’t truly random! (but they’re usually good enough)
531. Veggie Wedgie | November 8th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I always say I will make some apple butter but I never really get down to it! It looks delicious!
532. Mark Thomson | November 8th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Sounds and looks yummy!
533. vic | November 8th, 2008 at 11:14 am
i wish i had a crockpot!
p..s i finally made your sweet chili lime tofu yesterday, it was amazing! cookbook soon!!
534. Paulina | November 8th, 2008 at 11:18 am
I would love to win an apple butter!
535. tea | November 8th, 2008 at 11:29 am
ohh… apple butter… arrghh (homer simpson noise)
536. Kate | November 8th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Oooh, I was on my honeymoon and didn’t see this earlier, but I would love some apple butter!! That stuff is amazing! :)
537. lisbet | November 8th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I hope your random number generator can count this high :)
538. RF | November 8th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
I would love some apple butter!
539. Justine | November 8th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Great recipe! I look forward to trying it if I can’t score some yummy apple butter.
540. Mary | November 8th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
My great great great grandmother had an apple butter mill. Very progressive for her time. My family still has the signs she would include with every order.
541. Vera | November 8th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
I never had apple butter before, but looks delicious. So let’s see if I can be so lucky … my number – 543.
542. DessertObsessed | November 8th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
i love your blog! especially all the amazing photography!
543. Greengate | November 8th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Good vegan gravy girl! I remember apple butter from camp when I was 10 and now you are making it and giving it away when I am 63. Can your mother win a jar? To all the other entrants, don’t hate me for trying — without me you wouldn’t have Lolo. (If you pick my number, can I chose an alternate winner). I know, I am just kidding, wonderful child. xo
544. Courtney Gibbons | November 8th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Oh boy! How did I miss this one the first time around? If I don’t win, I’ll certainly be breaking out the crockpot to try this recipe.
545. Adam | November 8th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Your blog makes me happy. Oh and yay apple butter!
546. Meji | November 8th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I love your site! It makes being vegan a little more exciting. ^_^
547. Deja | November 8th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Indubitably appetizing!
548. Sarah | November 8th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
The butter looks delicious, but peeling that many apples sounds intimidating.
549. Janani | November 8th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I’m a college student! I’m vegan! I need real food!
550. Anne | November 8th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Wow that looks so good!
551. Chely | November 8th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
I can just smell and taste the apple butter. Looks good.
552. Dax | November 8th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
looks absolutely delicious! keeping my fingers crossed!
553. Natazria | November 8th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Well butter my buns and call me a biscuit!
In short, I love apple butter
:)
554. Erin | November 8th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I would LOVE to win this! Apple butter is yummy…especially on english muffuns…Never had it homemade before!
555. anna | November 8th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
holy moly, i’m 558. well, i adore apple butter and i’ve never had it homemade, plus there’s nothing to lose. and even if i don’t win, i’m inspired to collect apples from our dining hall and attempt my own!
556. Janet | November 8th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
awesome, thanks! this sounds de-lish!!
557. Naphtali | November 8th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
560 seems like a nice random number. I love apple butter!!!
558. Amy Joy | November 8th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Oh my, I hope I win! Your recipes always look so delish and I’m delighted to have an opportunity to taste something you’ve made. Hooray for contests and vegan goodness.
559. Cammy | November 8th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Mmmmmmm… free apple butter. Yes please.
560. Kashena | November 8th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I stumbled across your blog today looking for a recipe for Delicata Squash, which my roommate and I received in our organic produce box this week. The bisque sounds great, and I can’t wait to try it!
Yay apple butter!
561. Hanna | November 8th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
That looks and sounds absolutely delicious! Definitely om nom nom appropriate!
562. Rebecca | November 8th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Wow. You are amazing when it comes to the photos. Apple butter is so wonderful! My husband ate the last jar that was in our pantry and the day I go to get it, it was gone. It sounds so easy I don’t know why I didn’t look it up sooner. Thank you for the post.
- A new fan of the blog
Rebecca
563. Ducky | November 8th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
looks fantastic! and of course you’re a spectacular photographer.
564. kristen | November 8th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
never had apple butter but really want to try it now! i’ll remember to cross my fingers at 5pm on november 11 :)
565. christina | November 8th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
even if i don’t win, i think this recipe is a must! although i may have to recruit people to peel and such… (i’m lazy)
566. Theresa | November 9th, 2008 at 12:47 am
I’ve never had apple butter but with all those spices, it reminds me of the holidays!
567. hettie | November 9th, 2008 at 12:50 am
You are a great inspiration!!!!!!!!
568. Rachelle | November 9th, 2008 at 1:37 am
I think our crockpots are related. Mine overcooks, nothing is perfect 8 hrs later, it’s over cooked! I did overnight oatmeal once, it was burnt. :(
I love apple butter, homemade would be a real treat :)
569. Laura | November 9th, 2008 at 1:53 am
What a great give-away — the apple butter sounds AMAZING!
570. Emily | November 9th, 2008 at 2:08 am
YUM! WANT!
571. Sharon | November 9th, 2008 at 8:07 am
APPLE BUTTERS!
572. Lee Cockrum | November 9th, 2008 at 8:11 am
I LOVE apple butter! My mom always made ours in the oven. I think the crock pot might be easier. Even if it is longer!
573. jenn | November 9th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Woo yum apple butter!!
574. Laura | November 9th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I need to try this recipe! Thanks for blogging it!
575. G | November 9th, 2008 at 11:05 am
This apple butter adventure made me giggle. It reminded me of many kitchen adventures I have! The apple butter sounds magnificent! Thank you for sharing.
576. kb | November 9th, 2008 at 11:26 am
It looks really yummy! This might just be redemption for my crockpot and its hit and misses. Can’t wait to put it to use!
Arrigatto!
577. Scott | November 9th, 2008 at 11:29 am
apple butter!
578. rachel | November 9th, 2008 at 11:46 am
this looks and sounds so good! and the pictures, as always, are lovely.
579. rew | November 9th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
mmm good!
580. Courtney | November 9th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Wow–there are a HUGE number of people in this contest! I am sure I have no chance, but here it goes!
Courtney
581. Deborah | November 9th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Your photographs are beautiful on this site. My son told me about your site as he uses it often for good recipes. Your apple butter post reminded me of the time before My father-in-law passed away. I also had lots of apples and I decided to make him some homemade apple butter. It was my first try. I took him over several jars and he tried it on his toast. The greatest compliment I ever received was when he told me it tasted as good as what his mother used to make for him when he was a young boy. He said he hadn’t had any that good until the day I brought him his gift. I was so happy.
582. Karen | November 9th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I haven’t had apple butter in ages! How much modification do you think the recipe would take to transform it into pear butter (even more delicious, IMHO)?
583. Matt | November 9th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I love apple butter! It’s been so long since i’ve had it; my grandma used to make it when I was little.
584. Briana Faxon | November 9th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Yum… I love how this recipe turned out so dark… mine is always funky light brown. :)
585. Min | November 9th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Maybe there is a reason I have never won… It’s now my turn.
Apple butter!
586. Kimi | November 9th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I love apple butter! Winning would motivate me to get baking!
587. OR Suz | November 9th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Came here looking for leek/beet recipes; left hoping to win homemade apple butter for The Mr.!
588. Carmen | November 9th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Apple Butter on waffles makes life worth living, I would LOVE some!!
589. bee | November 9th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
looks amazing!! i would love to win. (selfish? guilty.)
590. børge | November 9th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
This sounds delicious and interesting, I must say.
I totally love the fantastic photos on this blog! Thank you for that, and thanks for the opportunity to win! :)
591. andrea | November 9th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
a_pettson@hotmail.com
thanks!!
592. Arielle | November 9th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
yum. can’t wait to try to make my own!
593. tammy | November 9th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
apple butter is perfect is the fall! Can’t wait to bring out the Crock Pot
594. Bronwyn | November 9th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
The Crock Pot is the absolute BEST.
595. Frau in Canada | November 9th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I made my crock pot go away, I’m too impatient. I do as much as I can in a pressure cooker – this recipe got me thinking – I’m not sure a pressure cooker will do the trick in this case.
So before I go off and experiment once again with my pressure cooker, I’ll toss my hat in the ring for some apple butter! Either way I love your site and I’ll be back.
596. Vanessa in Texas | November 9th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
MMMMM! I love homemade jams, butters, and jelly’s! I would def. Love LOVE LOVE to win this!
597. Sam | November 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
1% chance!
598. EmLa | November 9th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Has anyone tried halving this recipe yet? Just wondering. I’m not sure I have the patience to deal with 5.5 lbs of apples… Kudos to those of you who make the effort!
599. Jill | November 9th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I’d love to try your apple butter! And if I don’t win it, II will try your recipe. I haven’t had apple butter in 30 years. I’ll bet the house smells great for those 24 hours!
600. Lorena | November 9th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Even though we can get great local apple butter (from Julian, Calif., near San Diego), I’d love to win some of yours. IMO, there’s no such thing as too much apple butter! :)
601. Victoria | November 9th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Looks delicious! I hope to win so that I can taste it too!
602. Alea | November 9th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Ooo, that looks delicious! I love jams and spreads and I’d love to win!
603. bess | November 10th, 2008 at 12:04 am
i just discovered this site and i can’t wait to try to make everything on my own! the photography is absolutely captivating.
thanks!
604. sfordinarygirl | November 10th, 2008 at 12:08 am
I love your vegan cupcakes!
605. Suchi | November 10th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Hey!! I am form India, and have never ever tasted apple butter. But I love apples – and your apple butter is looking just yummy. I hope I win a bottle :)
606. Noriko | November 10th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Apple butter is soooo yummy… *drools* I haven’t had it in ages!!
607. Allison | November 10th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Apple butter!!! Yum!
608. Maggie | November 10th, 2008 at 2:02 am
I love apple butter :)
609. Deirdra Doan | November 10th, 2008 at 3:13 am
sounds so so good!
610. Majken | November 10th, 2008 at 3:20 am
Could this be done without a crock pot? I dont have one =( Looks devine though. Any tips for alternative cooking methods?
611. Philippa O | November 10th, 2008 at 4:49 am
yesssss plllllllease!
612. Lavi | November 10th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Iam in too for this delicious!!
613. Ami S. | November 10th, 2008 at 7:39 am
I love this blog and would love some apple butter! Good luck everyone!
614. Waltraud | November 10th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Do you ship your Applebutter to Germany also ;-) ???
Your site is BEST!!
615. Hats | November 10th, 2008 at 8:27 am
I’ve not tried apple butter before. Now I definitely want to, this sounds amazing! How about spreading it over freshly toasted crumpets?
616. Jessica | November 10th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Count me in!
617. Julie | November 10th, 2008 at 9:48 am
This look wonderful!!!!
618. Ashley | November 10th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I LOVE apple butter. My grandmother used to make it when I was a kid.
619. Erin | November 10th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Oooh……I love apple butter! My family used to make it every year in a big copper kettle over a fire outside. I’ve never tried to make it in a crockpot, but now I just may have to. Now that I live in an apartment, I doubt the whole fire-pit-in-the-yard method is an option this year. Thanks for theh recipe!
620. Sarah | November 10th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Apple butter is so delicious.
621. Rochelle | November 10th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Oh my gosh, this apple butter sounds so wonderful. I’m new to your site and can’t wait to explore!
622. beth b | November 10th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
apple butter is my favorite.
623. Holly Longworth | November 10th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
looks amazing!
624. Kendall Mercer | November 10th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Yummy! perfect for fall!
625. Christina | November 10th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Mmmmm… apple butter is delicious. If I don’t win one of yours, I’ll give a try.
626. Se l’avouer - JR&hellip | November 10th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
[...] fait en utilisant une farine bio pour les nuls), j’étalerais de la marmite et de l’home made apple butter. Après ce festin, je m’allongerais sur une branche, emmitouflée dans une grosse doudoune et [...]
627. sarah | November 10th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
i’ve never tried apple butter before, but would sure love to!
628. judy | November 10th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Yum! I want to eat apple butter everyday! (And, great blog and pics. Keep up the good work :-)
629. eliza | November 10th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
yum yum!
630. Annie | November 10th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I LOVE APPLE BUTTER!!! please send me some.
631. Leah | November 10th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
This looks right tasty!
632. Christa | November 10th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Love your blog!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, apple butter!!
633. Justin | November 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I haven’t had apple butter since i was a kid… your recipe looks great. can’t wait to taste it when i win! :p
634. Gita | November 10th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
That looks sooo delicious!
635. Lori | November 10th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I’m new to your site and so glad that I found it. I love apple butter at this time of year and yours looks very yummy!! I hope I win!
636. Tofufreak | November 10th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
love love love apple butter!!!!
637. Courtney | November 10th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Yummy apple butter!
638. lynn | November 10th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
apple butter please!!
639. Katie Johns | November 10th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Thank you for sharing! I am going to go and make some as we have a ton of apples we picked at the orchard last week. I am excited!
640. Brandy | November 10th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Ooooh, I love apple butter. One of my favorite fall/winter treats. Yum yum, indeed!
641. Vivacious Vegan | November 11th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Wow, so kind of you to share! This apple butter sounds delicious.
642. Nabeeela | November 11th, 2008 at 2:11 am
I looooove home-made butters/jams. I would love to have some of that delicious caramelly apple butter :)
643. Shilpa | November 11th, 2008 at 2:15 am
YUMMY!!! Your apple butter looks amazing! I want some now!:)
644. Kevin Frances | November 11th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Love your blog! ..and free stuff… hehe
645. Katie Oh | November 11th, 2008 at 3:18 am
oh man, i’ve never had apple butter before, but that looks DELICIOUS. i want.
646. Ingeborg | November 11th, 2008 at 5:22 am
Your apple butter looks really tasty! Love the rest of your blogg, too!
647. Heather | November 11th, 2008 at 6:33 am
I love apple butter!
648. Sunshinemom | November 11th, 2008 at 6:38 am
One lick is all I ask!! Then I will make my own:)
649. Cladia Sullivan | November 11th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Yum!! I love apple butter. Thanks for such a thoughtful blog!
650. brooklyngirl | November 11th, 2008 at 10:26 am
I’ve never had apple butter, but it sounds divine.
651. Darcy | November 11th, 2008 at 10:43 am
This looks so tasty – I love all of your photos! Hope I win!
652. Sarah | November 11th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Apple Butter is one of the great loves of my life! Yours looks absolutely delicious and I hope I can try it!
653. Lindsey | November 11th, 2008 at 11:59 am
IT’s my BIRTHDAY TODAY!!! so i would greatly appreciate winning some of your apple butter :) your blog is a lovely delight to read
654. Drew | November 11th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Please I need this butter.
655. rachel | November 11th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I’m getting my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow, so apple butter would be very nice for my sore mouth! Also my birthday was 2 days ago which would make this extra nice.
656. Dan | November 11th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Apple butter would help me get through the long winter ahead. It sounds delicious.
657. paky | November 11th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Your pictures are beautiful!
658. Payal | November 11th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I’ve had apple butter only once in my life. It was at Universal Studios and it was the best thing ever! I bought some at a store to re-live the deliciousness but it was terrible! I can only image how wonderful this must be!!!! If I won I think I might explode from excitement!
659. Caveman | November 11th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Is there any type of apple you would not recommend using? Or using less of? I’d be concerned about somehow making it too tart :(
660. Evelyne | November 11th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Love your blog!
661. Alicia | November 11th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
The apple butter looks really delicious – I would love to try it! Can you make “butter” out of other kinds of fruit? Can’t wait to see your next entry…
662. rachel | November 11th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
i don’t want any apple butter, thank you, but i wanted to point out that an apple peeler/corer/slicer is SO WORTH IT for things like this, as well as any time you need peeled sliced apples and you don’t care too much about having neat slices (pies, crumbles, etc). i’m not generally a fan of super-specific kitchen gadgets, but i am a diehard peeler/corer/slicer fan!
plus they look so old-fashionedy (since they haven’t changed in design since 1890 or whatever).
663. Cammy | November 11th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
i love your blog and i think your doing a great job
664. Alicia | November 11th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
APPLE BUTTER!!
665. Amber Shea | November 11th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Yes please!
666. Shanthi | November 11th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Hi Lolo :)
Been an ardent admirer of your blog. I have learnt so much stuff from your postings. Your info on food photography has been fabulous. I visit your blog atleast once daily. I also follow your flickr pics, they are indeed fun to browse through.
These comments are NOT to win anything but I really appreciate your talent and skills. I will me making your kaju katli recipe soon.
Best Regards and loads of Love.
667. Xin | November 11th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I love apple butter! I remember making it with my mom when I was a kid. I’m definitely going to try this one out. Thanks! :)
668. whitneybee | November 11th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I’ve never been a big apple butter fan, but this sounds too good to pass up!
669. Tracy | November 11th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Me! Me! Me! It would be awesome to win. I could use some fall cheering up.
670. miss v | November 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
last minute, but i just stumbled over here. and i just finished up my own apple butter, so i could use some more!
671. Corrie | November 11th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I’ve been wanting to make some apple butter and this recipe looks great! I’d love to try it out first ;-)
672. Lolo | November 11th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Thanks for entering everyone! I’ll be picking the winners shortly. Any comments left after this comment will not be considered for the drawing.
673. Kelly Todd | December 3rd, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I love Apple butter. I love this site :) Keep all these yummy recipes coming my way :)
Thanks SO much!
674. Nalini | June 16th, 2009 at 10:33 am
I have just spent an hour prepping for this dish.
It is doing its thing in the crock pot as I write this.
Anxious to find out how it will turn out.
Will let you know.
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676. Laura | September 14th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
My husband and I are trying to eliminate oil and sugar from our vegan diet. Do you have any suggestions for substitutions to some of your incredible recipes? Any assistance would be eagerly followed and gobbled. Thanks so much for your amazing site!
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679. Linny | November 16th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Apple Butter just doesn’t work for me in the crock pot. Mine’s done in 5-6 hours or so baked in a large, fairly shallow baking dish.
Here’s my process on Face Book:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/blue-roses/graces-apple-butter-for-foodie-monday/189322634080
680. Chelsea | November 23rd, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I made this today (w/a couple tweaks), and it was AMAZING! I have a really big crockpot so I doubled the recipe, but instead of sugar, I added two cans of frozen apple juice concentrate and 1 c of maple syrup. Thank you so much for the info on how to cook apple butter in my crockpot!!!
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