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Healthy apple butter in a jar on a wooden table with fresh apples and toast.
Alyssa

Healthy Apple Butter

This healthy homemade apple butter is made in the slow cooker without any added sugar. Enjoy as a spread on toast or stir into a warm bowl of oatmeal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Sauces/Condiments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 51
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium apples (choose a sweet variety like Gala or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or water)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (essential for cooking)
  • 1 Immersion Blender (for pureeing)

Method
 

  1. Place cored and sliced apples (not peeled) into a large slow cooker or crock-pot.
  2. Add apple cider vinegar (or water) and spices. Stir all ingredients together, cover, and let it cook for 5-6 hours on low.
  3. Once the apples are very soft, turn the slow cooker off and use an immersion blender to puree the apples until smooth.
  4. Turn the slow cooker on high and heat the apple butter for 1-2 hours uncovered to help it thicken and caramelize.
  5. Cool for 30 minutes before transferring into airtight containers for storage.
  6. The apple butter will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to a year.

Notes

Try stirring the apple butter into a warm bowl of oatmeal for a delicious breakfast!