Best 2 Sugar Free Apple Butter Recipes
Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is a thick, spreadable fruit butter made with apples, spices, and sugar. Sugar-free apple butter is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional apple butter. It is made with natural sweeteners, such as stevia or monk fruit, instead of refined sugar, making it a good choice for people with diabetes or those looking to reduce their sugar intake. Sugar-free apple butter is also a good source of fiber and antioxidants, making it a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
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.
SUGAR FREE APPLE BUTTER
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Low/No Sugar
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse apples, core, and slice. Don't peel. Put in crock pot along with honey, water, and cinnamon and turn on low 12 hours or over night. At this point you will have apple sauce. Puree in the crockpot with a stick blender, or transfer to a food processor or blender and puree. Return to the crock pot and cook on the lowest setting (I use 'keep warm') with the lid cracked to allow steam to escape for another 4-6 hours, stirring once every couple hours. This will darken and thicken the apple butter. Spoon into jars and keep in the refrigerator, freezer, or can using a water bath method to keep in the pantry.
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your apple butter a more complex flavor. Good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Gala apples.
- Peel and core the apples before cooking them. This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness from the apple butter.
- Cook the apples until they are very soft. This will make them easier to blend into a smooth butter.
- Add spices to taste. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are all classic spices that pair well with apple butter. You can also add other spices, such as ginger, cardamom, or allspice.
- Sweeten the apple butter with your favorite sweetener. You can use honey, maple syrup, or even stevia. If you are using a liquid sweetener, add it towards the end of the cooking process so that it doesn't burn.
- Can the apple butter for later use. Apple butter can be stored in jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast, waffles, or pancakes, or used as a filling for pies and pastries. It can also be added to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy apples, apple butter is a great option.
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