Apple Butter

Name: Apple Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 32 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 lbs apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, chopped; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 tsp kosher salt

A deeply spiced, silky-smooth spread made by slow-cooking apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar until they caramelize into a rich, dark condiment. Plan ahead: the slow cooker runs for 10 to 12 hours.

80 minEasyServes 3250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 lbs apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, chopped
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Place 6 lbs peeled, cored, chopped apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp) in the slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground allspice, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Stir to coat.
2

Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the apples are completely soft and deeply browned.
3

Stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
4

Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker insert (or transfer in batches to a stand blender) and blend until completely smooth.
5

If the apple butter is thinner than you like, leave the lid off and cook on high for another 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency.
6

Transfer to clean jars, let cool, then refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Apple Butter?

As written, 80 minutes: 20 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (12 hours): "Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the apples are completely soft and deeply browned." That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Do I need any special equipment for Apple Butter?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses an immersion blender (step 4) and a blender (step 4). If you do not have one, a countertop blender, filled halfway with the lid vented, replaces the immersion blender.

Is there a substitute for allspice in Apple Butter?

The entry for Apple Butter calls for 1/4 tsp ground allspice. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Is Apple Butter low-carb?

A serving of Apple Butter carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many carbs are in Apple Butter?

One serving (the recipe makes 32) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 50 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 80 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Apple Butter ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Sugar and vinegar are preservatives: in a clean sealed jar, Apple Butter keeps two to three weeks refrigerated. There is no need to freeze it.

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