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Healthy Apple Butter

Deliciously Healthy Apple Butter for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Indulge in this Healthy Apple Butter, a guilt-free spread made from naturally sweet apples, perfect for toast or oatmeal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Base
  • 6 medium apples Choose sweet varieties like Gala or Honeycrisp.
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Can substitute with water.
For the Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Substitute with allspice if desired.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg For warm flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Balances flavors.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Core and slice the medium apples, leave skin on for extra fiber. Place them in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour in apple cider vinegar or water. Add ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and sea salt. Stir well to coat apples.
  3. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours until apples are soft and caramelized.
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches in a standing blender.
  5. Return the apple butter to the slow cooker, switch to high heat, and cook uncovered for 1-2 hours until thickened.
  6. Allow the apple butter to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before storing in airtight containers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust spices to taste and enjoy your healthy apple butter on toast or in baked goods.

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