Easy Apple Butter Recipe

How to Make Apple Butter (No Added Sugar)

WEBSep 26, 2014 · 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/4 cup water. Directions: Core and chop the apples (I used this handy …

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1. Core and chop the apples (I used this handy apple slicer to do it quickly) and place them in the bowl of your slow cooker. Add in the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and water then cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the apples are tender enough to fall apart with mashed with a fork. (If you're using a VitaClay, this process only takes 2 hours.)
2. To make applesauce, use an immersion blender to puree the cooked apples. (If you chose to peel your apples, you can just use a fork or potato masher to break down the apples.) You could stop here, and enjoy this delicious spiced applesauce, but you'll need to keep cooking it down to create apple butter.
3. Loosely cover the pot with the lid, leaving a vent for steam to escape, and set the slow cooker to cook for another 6 to 8 hours on low, or until the applesauce has reduced by nearly half. Alternatively, you could heat the applesauce on high 45 minutes, then reduce the heat to low to quicken the process, but be sure to not leave it on high too long, or you'll risk burning the apples on the bottom. (I cooked mine in the VitaClay for 45 minutes on the "stew" setting-- which is high heat-- then transferred the applesauce to a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat to finish the thickening process, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning.)
4. Once the apple butter is nice and thick, transfer it to a glass jar and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks. (You can also freeze any extra for a longer shelf life!) Serve the apple butter over your favorite toast, pancakes, meats, salads, or simply enjoy it by the spoonful!

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CrockPot Apple Butter (SugarFree or LowSugar)

WEBDec 1, 2021 · Core and slice apples and place them in the bottom of a crock-pot. Note: peeling is optional and can be pureed with the softened …

1. Core, peel and slice apples and place in a crock pot.
2. Mix together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
3. Toss apple slices with with sugar mixture.
4. Cook on low for 10 hours.

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Simple Stovetop Apple Butter (No Added Sugar)

WEBDec 3, 2019 · Add the apples, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, lemon juice, and water to a large pot and stir to evenly distribute the spices. Cover and …

1. Core, peel, and chop the apples. Add the apples, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, lemon juice, and water to a large pot and stir to evenly distribute the spices. Cover and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.
2. Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, mash the apples as much as possible. Remove the lid and continue cooking for an additional hour, stirring every 15 minutes. If, after an hour, the apple butter isn’t as thick as you’d like, continue cooking for 15 minutes at a time, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent the apples from sticking and burning on the bottom.
3. Puree the apple butter using an immersion blender, high-powered blender, or food processor.
4. When cool, pour the apple butter into jars and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to a month.

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