Healthy Apple Butter Spread

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.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Other

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 24 tablespoons

Calories: 21 kcal per serving

Ingredients

6 - apples
¼ cup - apple cider vinegar (or water)
½ tablespoon - ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon - ground clove
⅛ teaspoon - ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon - pure vanilla extract
⅛ Pinch - sea salt

Instructions

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