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Slow Cooker Strawberry Butter
Benchi

Crockpot Strawberry Butter

This easy slow cooker strawberry butter recipe makes an addictive, spreadable treat perfect for toast, pancakes, or gifting.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 8oz jar
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 pounds fresh strawberries (stem removed)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the strawberries, honey, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and darkens in color.
  3. Remove the lid and blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (or carefully transfer to a blender in batches).
  4. Continue cooking uncovered on low for another 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thick and spreadable.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract at the end of cooking.
  6. Let cool slightly, then transfer to sterilized jar.
  7. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.