Crockpot Apple Butter
Rich, spiced, and naturally sweet, this crockpot apple butter has no added sugar and slow cooks into a smooth, irresistible spread that is perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fuji apples , peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅓ cup water
- pinch of salt
Optional: 1/4 cup sugar or brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. Place 3 pounds peeled, cored and cubed apples in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves (and sugar if desired) over top. Pour in 1/3 cup water and stir to combine.
- Cook in slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
- Puree. In a blender, blend apples until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and add any seasonings or sugar, if desired. Cook for 1 more hour.
- Store. Carefully spoon the mixture into containers and seal with a lid. It will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator and 4 months in the freezer.
Notes
Quantity: Makes about 2 cups.
Sweetness: If you'd like to sweeten it, simply add 1/4 cup sugar. Then add 1 Tablespoon at a time until you reach desired sweetness.
Storage: The apple butter will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 weeks, or up to 4 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 82mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 41IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
