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May 9, 2025
This Healthy Apple Butter Spread is a naturally sweet and cozy fall treat, made with just a handful of ingredients and no added sugar. Using Gala or Honeycrisp apples, warm spices, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this spread slowly simmers in a slow cooker before being blended to velvety smooth perfection. Perfect on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or paired with yogurt, it’s a nutrient-rich alternative to jam and a great way to preserve apple season flavors. Make a big batch and store it in the fridge or freezer—it’s that good.




Healthy Apple Butter Spread
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Apple Selection Mastery 🍎Choose slightly overripe Gala or Honeycrisp apples for maximum natural sweetness and deeper caramelization in your apple butter.
- Spice Layering Technique 🌶️Toast your ground spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves) in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to intensify their aromatic profile and depth of flavor.
- Texture Perfection Hack 🥄Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker for the smoothest texture, or pass through a fine-meshed sieve for an ultra-silky spread.
- Moisture Management 💧If your apple butter seems too thick, add small amounts of apple cider vinegar or water incrementally to achieve the perfect spreadable consistency.
- Storage & Preservation Pro 🏺Sterilize glass jars before storing and the apple butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze in portions for up to 6 months.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergen Analysis
Milk Free
Lactose Free
Eggs Free
Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Treenuts Free
Peanuts Free
Wheat Free
Soy Free
Sesame Free
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