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Creamy Homemade Slow Cooker Strawberry Butter

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A creamy, smooth strawberry butter made effortlessly in a slow cooker using simple ingredients. Perfect as a spread for toast, muffins, or yogurt, this recipe captures the essence of summer in a jar.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (or thawed frozen strawberries)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4 cups of strawberries, hull them by removing stems, and cut each in half. If using frozen, thaw and drain excess juice. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Place strawberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice into the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix. (5 minutes)
  3. Set slow cooker to low and cook uncovered for 5-6 hours. Stir every hour or so to prevent sticking and help the strawberries break down evenly. (5-6 hours)
  4. After about 5 hours, taste and adjust sugar if needed. If too tart, add a little more sugar, but keep balanced. (5 minutes)
  5. Using an immersion blender, blend the strawberry mixture directly in the slow cooker until smooth and creamy. For chunkier texture, pulse gently or blend half the batch. (5 minutes)
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then cook for another 10-15 minutes on low to let flavors meld. (15 minutes)
  7. Let the strawberry butter cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before transferring to sterilized glass jars. Seal and refrigerate. It thickens further as it cools. (30 minutes)

Notes

Stir every hour during cooking to prevent sticking and burning. For a chunkier texture, pulse blend instead of fully pureeing. If the butter is too runny, cook uncovered on low longer. Let cool completely before sealing jars to avoid condensation and spoilage. Optional: pass through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Variations include adding ground ginger or nutmeg, using mixed berries, or adding coconut oil for richer texture.

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