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No Sugar Apple Butter
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
8
hours
hours
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
16
tablespoons
Calories
80
A delicious, naturally sweet apple butter made without added sugar, perfect for spreading or baking.
Ingredients
Apples
5
pounds
apples (cored, and chopped, peeled if desired)
0.5
cup
dates (chopped)
0.5
cup
unsweetened apple juice
2 to 3
teaspoons
ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon
ground allspice
0.5
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
0.5
teaspoon
ground ginger
0.25
teaspoon
ground cloves
0.5
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Place apples, dates, apple juice, spices, and salt in a slow cooker; stir to combine.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally until apples are soft.
Puree the mixture with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender until smooth.
If desired, cook uncovered for an additional 1-2 hours to thicken, stirring every 20-30 minutes.
Cool completely, then transfer to jars or containers and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
This apple butter is naturally sweet and free of added sugars, making it a healthy spread or ingredient.
Calories:
80
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
spread
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Apple, Healthy, sugar free