Healthy Apple Butter
Indulge in the delightful warmth of homemade Healthy Apple Butter, a perfect blend of sweet apples and aromatic spices. This slow cooker recipe is not only simple but also guilt-free, as it contains no added sugar. With the natural sweetness of apples and a medley of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this apple butter is ideal for spreading on toast, enhancing your oatmeal, or topping desserts. The rich aroma wafting through your kitchen will surely evoke feelings of comfort and nostalgia. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer, making it a fantastic option for meal prep or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 48 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium sweet apples (like 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 the apples; place them in the slow cooker.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over the apples and add all spices.
- Stir to combine; cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until softened.
- Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Turn the slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for an additional 1-2 hours to thicken.
- Cool before transferring to airtight containers for storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://wholesomedishes.com/healthy-apple-butter/