Sugar Free Crock Pot Apple Butter
Dive into the comforting flavors of fall with this *Sugar Free Crock Pot Apple Butter*, a guilt-free, wholesome spread that's bursting with natural sweetness from fresh apples. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a healthier alternative, relying solely on the apples' innate sugars to achieve its rich, caramelized goodness. With a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and a hint of vanilla, this slow-cooked apple butter is as aromatic as it is delicious. The hands-off crock pot method allows the apples to transform into a luxuriously smooth puree over 8–10 hours, making it the ultimate make-ahead spread for breakfast toast, baked goods, or even savory dishes. Easy to prepare, naturally sweetened, and completely sugar-free, this recipe will become your seasonal kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup Unsweetened apple juice or water
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop enough apples to fill 8 cups. Use a variety of sweet apples, such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp, for the best flavor.
Place the chopped apples in the crock pot, then add the unsweetened apple juice or water.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves evenly over the apples.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8-10 hours. Stir occasionally, about every 1-2 hours, to ensure the apples cook evenly.
After the cooking time is complete, use an immersion blender directly in the crock pot to purée the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture in batches to a blender to purée, then return it to the crock pot.
Once the apple butter is smooth, stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the spices, if desired.
Continue cooking on low for an additional 30-60 minutes, uncovered, to thicken the apple butter to your desired consistency, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking.
Let the apple butter cool completely before transferring it to airtight jars or containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Serve as a spread, dip, or ingredient in your favorite recipes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.4 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.5 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 2070 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
