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Healthy Apple Butter
4.8 from 132 votes

Healthy Apple Butter

Healthy Apple Butter is a slow-cooked fruit spread made from sweet apples like Gala or Honeycrisp cooked down with spices including cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The apples are pureed into a smooth consistency and gently thickened to develop rich, caramelized notes. Using apple cider vinegar and vanilla adds subtle brightness and depth. The result is a creamy, well-spiced apple butter suitable for spreading or adding to recipes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 51 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  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. The liquid will reduce and the apples will be very soft, dark in color and smell heavenly. Turn the slow cooker off and then use an immersion blender to puree the apples until smooth. Another option is to carefully transfer the apples to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
  4. Once the apples are pureed, turn the slow cooker on high and heat the apple butter for 1-2 hours, uncovered. This will help it thicken and caramelize.
  5. Once the apple butter is the consistency you like, turn off the slow cooker and let the apple butter cool for 30 minutes before transferring into airtight containers for storage. Let the apple butter cool completely in the containers or jars before placing in the fridge.
  6. For storage: apple butter will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or up to a year the freezer.

Notes

  • This apple butter keeps refrigerated for up to three weeks in airtight containers.
  • You can make a doubled batch and preserve it by following proper canning instructions for apple butter.
  • Use sweet apple varieties like Gala or Honeycrisp for a naturally sweeter spread without added sugar.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 51kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 51kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.