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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.

7 Ingredients
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Ingredients

tablespoons
0 allergens identified

Instructions

1
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Place sliced apples into a slow cooker.
2
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Add apple cider vinegar or water and all spices. Stir to combine.
3
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Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until apples are dark and soft.
4
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Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
5
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Switch the slow cooker to HIGH and cook uncovered for 1–2 more hours to thicken and caramelize.
6
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Let cool for 30 minutes before transferring to containers.
7
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Cool completely before refrigerating. Store in fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

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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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