Apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used on toast, pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream. It is also a great way to preserve apples. However, traditional apple butter recipes are often loaded with sugar. If you are looking for a healthier alternative, there are many sugar-free apple butter recipes available. These recipes use natural sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia, to sweeten the apple butter without adding any refined sugar. In this article, we will explore some of the best sugar-free apple butter recipes and provide tips for making the perfect batch of apple butter.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SUGAR-FREE APPLE BUTTER
This sugar-free apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread. Perfect for toast, pancakes, waffles, and oatmeal.
Provided by thenewbaguette.com
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium pot, combine the apples, water, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid ajar until the apples are saucy and broken down and most of the liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the apples to a food processor or Vitamix and puree until smooth. Transfer back to the pot and continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from burning, until the mixture thickens a bit, takes on a slightly darker color, and has a more concentrated apple flavor, about 15 minutes more.
- Cool the apple butter to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 25 calories, Sugar 4.6 g, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g
OUR FAMOUS APPLE BUTTER - SUGAR FREE
I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I got this recipe from Fruit Sweet And Sugar Free cookbook. When you have the time, make a large quantity of apple butter, as it can be easily frozen or canned for long term storage, or stored in the refrigerator for daily use.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Apple
Time 5h15m
Yield 6-7 1/2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If you are using fresh apples, cook the apples with the apple juice concentrate and enough water to just cover the apples. Cook until the apples are tender. Puree the mixture in a blender and strain out all the seeds and skin. Stir in the spices.
- If you are using unsweetened applesauce, stir the apple concentrate and spices into the unsweetened applesauce.
- Preheat the oven to 375. Pour the apple mixture into a heavy baking pan and place it in the preheated oven. After the first hour of baking, stir the apple butter every 30 minutes, continuing for 5-6 hours, until the apple butter is done. It should be a rich, dark brown, and when a drop is placed on a cold plate, no water should separate out.
- To can the apple butter for long term storage, spoon it into hot, sterilized half pint jars. Seal the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 23.2, Carbohydrate 103, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 82.4, Protein 1.8
SUGAR FREE CROCK POT APPLE BUTTER
Another Graham Kerr wonder! From his cookbook "Simply Splenda". In his words, "This is dense, thick and dark brown, just like my grandmother made. The apple peels are left on to add pectin." **** Cooks Note: Apple butter can be used in baking - can replace up to 1/2 of the shortening in many recipes. Add with the liquid ingredients. You may need to reduce sugar in recipes since the apple butter is already sweetened. . P.S. It's also wonderful on plain old toast or waffles!
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Apple
Time 8h30m
Yield 2 pints, 64 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice apples into a crock pot. Cook on low until they're very soft, 4-5 hours.
- Remove from crock pot & press soft apples through a sieve to remove the peels. Stir in the Splenda, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Return mixture to crock pot and cook another 3-4 hours on low setting. (mixture should reduce to about 4 cups).
- Spoon into clean jars (those cute little half-pint jelly jars would be perfect),leaving an inch of headroom. Cover with lids & freeze the jars that you want to use later. Store thawed apple butter in the refrigerator.
- Note: for oven prep, cook apples for 2 hours on 350°F After sieving & adding spices and Splenda, return to oven for another hour.
- Serving size listed is 1 tablespoon.
OUR APPLE BUTTER
My 9-year-old son said 'Mom, you have to share this with America!' It's a huge hit at our house and easy to make.
Provided by Shellie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 9h15m
Yield 44
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend apples in batches in a blender until no large chunks remain.
- Combine blended apples, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger in a slow cooker.
- Cook uncovered on High for 1 hour. Place cover on slow cooker and continue cooking, stirring about twice per hour, until smooth, 6 to 8 hours. Remove the cover and continue cooking and stirring until thick and spreadable, 2 to 4 hours.
- Spoon into jars leaving about an inch of space at the top; seal and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 13 g
CHEF JOHN'S APPLE BUTTER
Move over, apple sauce. Apple butter is basically a spreadable apple pie filling, only better. Though cooking time is long, it's super easy and pretty hands-free. Pair it with some sharp Cheddar on a cheese plate, or slather it onto cheesy biscuits (see footnote). Other approved uses include spreading between the layers of a spice cake, filling seasonably appropriate thumbprint cookies, or even as a condiment for pork chops.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 10h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place apple pieces into a large slow cooker. Add white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vinegar. Add a splash of water and mix well.
- Cover and cook on High until apples are starting to soften and release liquid, 1 to 2 hours. Reduce heat to Low and cook, uncovered, until all the apple flesh is dissolved, 5 to 6 hours. Stir occasionally.
- Puree using an immersion blender until smooth. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until darkened and thick, about 4 hours more. Pass apple butter through a strainer if desired. Seal in a glass container and refrigerate until cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 74.5 mg, Sugar 20 g
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that are good for baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. These apples will hold their shape and not become too mushy when cooked.
- Use a slow cooker: A slow cooker is the best way to make apple butter because it allows the apples to cook slowly and evenly. This results in a smooth, flavorful butter.
- Add spices and sweetener: Feel free to add spices and sweetener to your apple butter, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or maple syrup. This will give your apple butter a unique flavor that you'll love.
- Be patient: Making apple butter takes time. It can take up to 8 hours to cook the apples down. But the wait is worth it! Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, or waffles.
Conclusion:
Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on a variety of foods. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy apples, try making a batch of apple butter. You won't be disappointed!
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