Low Sugar Apple Butter Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This Low Sugar Apple Butter Crock Pot Recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy sweet and savory apple butter. The slow cooking method allows the natural sweetness of the apples to shine through while still having a slightly tart flavor. This recipe is perfect for adding to biscuits, toast, or other baked goods. It is also wonderful as a dip for fresh fruits or vegetables.
The recipe is made with minimal sugar and uses the natural sweetness of the apples to provide the perfect balance. The apples are cooked in the slow cooker for several hours until they are soft and the mixture has a creamy consistency. The finished product is a spreadable butter that is full of flavor and perfect for adding to almost any food.
Prep Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time
Cook Time: 4-6 hours
Ingredients
- 3lbs apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Place the prepared apples in the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, combine the apple cider, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, vanilla, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
3. Pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the apples are soft and the mixture is thick and spreadable.
5. Uncover and stir the mixture. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
6. Let cool slightly before transferring to jars or storage containers.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Small bowl
- Immersion blender or potato masher
- Jars or storage containers
Notes
This recipe can be made with any type of apple. For a sweeter apple butter, use sweeter apples such as Honeycrisp or Fuji. For a tarter flavor, use tart apples such as Granny Smith.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 100; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 100mg; Carbohydrates: 25g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 1g
Recipe Tips
This apple butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen for up to six months. To make a smooth, creamy apple butter, make sure to blend the mixture until it is completely smooth. For a chunkier texture, mash the mixture with a potato masher.
For a spicier flavor, add more ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. For a more tart flavor, add more apple cider. For a sweeter flavor, add more maple syrup.
This apple butter is perfect for adding to toast, biscuits, pancakes, or any other baked goods. It can also be used as a glaze on meats or vegetables. For an extra special treat, top a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a dollop of this delicious apple butter.
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