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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Place the chopped apples in the crock pot, then add the unsweetened apple juice or water.
Step 3
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves evenly over the apples.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Once the apple butter is smooth, stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the spices, if desired.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
Serve as a spread, dip, or ingredient in your favorite recipes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1914.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1015.3 |
| Total Fat 3.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 271.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 48.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 210.2g | |
| Protein 5.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 167.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2069.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories