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Healthy Apple Butter

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Healthy Apple Butter recipe. Crafted in a slow cooker, this delightful spread is naturally sweetened by the apples, ensuring no added sugars are necessary. Perfect for slathering on toast, swirling into oatmeal, or enhancing your favorite desserts, this versatile apple butter captures the essence of autumn all year round. With minimal prep time and wholesome ingredients, you can easily create a nutritious addition to your kitchen that is both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium sweet apples (like Gala or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Core and slice the apples (keeping the skin on for added flavor) and place them in a slow cooker.
  2. Pour apple cider vinegar over the apples and add cinnamon, vanilla extract, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until apples are soft.
  4. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth or transfer to a standard blender.
  5. Return to high heat uncovered for another 1-2 hours to thicken.
  6. Cool before storing in airtight containers; refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to a year.

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