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Apple Butter

A rich and flavorful spread made from slow-cooked apples and spices, perfect for toast or baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 6 cups peeled and chopped apples about 6-8 medium apples
Sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
Acid
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Apples
  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the apples are soft and the mixture is thick.
Blend
  1. Once cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
Store
  1. Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and let cool before sealing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Apple butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or canned for longer storage.

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