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This delicious, caramelized spread originated in the Middle Ages as a method of storing apples without refrigeration.
Arriving at colonial America, settlers gathered for an all-day affair of slow-cooking and stirring. The event is recollected as a romantic ritual, as the large wooden paddle required both a boy & girl to turn. Girls had their choice of partner, and that beau soon became known as her favorite … at least, for the long winter.
Thankfully, we’ve modernized with a slow-cooker & immersion blender, and while at first glance the ingredient list looks quite similar to applesauce, a few differences metamorphize the preserve into something richer, creamier and perfect slathered on toast, alongside your favorite cheese & cracker combination, or topping pancakes.
Low-Carb Apple Butter
Apple butter need not be a sugary condiment! This slow-cooker recipe rediscovers the natural sweetness of fresh-picked apples, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for only 2 grams net carb for a tablespoon serving.
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 9 cups apples, cored and sliced Fugi or Gala apples, or similar sweeter varieties of apples, are preferred as the preserve contains no additional sweetener
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
Instructions
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Coat your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
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Add apples, water, and spices.
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Cover and cook on low for 9 hours.
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Blend cooked apples with an immersion blender.
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Remove the lid and cook on low for an additional hour, or until desired consistency.
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Store in glass jars, covered, and refrigerated for up to one month.
Recipe Notes
Please note, you will need a slow-cooker and immersion-blender for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Apple Butter
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 9
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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