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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.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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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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