Description
This Healthy Apple Butter is a delightful homemade spread that perfectly captures the essence of autumn with every spoonful. Made using a slow cooker, this recipe relies solely on the natural sweetness of apples, ensuring there’s no added sugar involved. It’s incredibly versatile—use it on toast, mix it into your morning oatmeal, or dollop it onto desserts for an extra layer of flavor. Enhanced by a warm blend of spices, each bite offers a rich, comforting experience that’s both satisfying and guilt-free.
Ingredients
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- 6 medium sweet apples (Gala or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or water)
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Core and slice apples (no need to peel). Place in a large slow cooker.
- Add apple cider vinegar (or water), cinnamon, vanilla extract, cloves, nutmeg, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until apples are soft.
- Blend using an immersion blender until smooth, then return to high heat uncovered for an additional 1-2 hours to thicken.
- Once thickened to your liking, cool before transferring to airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Spread
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose sweet apple varieties for the best flavor. Feel free to adjust spices according to your preference. Store in airtight containers; apple butter lasts up to 3 weeks in the fridge or up to a year when frozen.