Spiced Apple Butter

Apple butter in a jar being served on toast

Savor the essence of fall with our luscious Apple Butter—a blend of tart Granny Smith apples, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, with the unique addition of prune puree as a natural sugar substitute.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Chill time 2

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings quart

Calories 992 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds Granny Smith Apples
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup prune puree
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon clove
¼ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon vanilla paste
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Peel, core, and dice apples. Place in slow cooker with remaining ingredients and stir well. Cook for 10 hours on low.
Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Apple butter can be stored refrigerated for up to five days in an airtight container.

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Notes

Any variety of apples will work for this recipe. I used Granny Smith apples because the tartness balances well with the prune puree and their firm texture gives the final product a silky smooth texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 992kcalCarbohydrates: 260gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2352mgPotassium: 1376mgFiber: 26gSugar: 216gVitamin A: 836IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 2mg

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