Homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter (No Sugar) Recipe
This Slow Cooker Apple Butter recipe is a simple, no sugar-added way to enjoy a naturally sweet and spiced spread. Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves, it slowly simmers to a smooth, rich texture perfect for toast, oatmeal, or as a flavorful addition to desserts and savory dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 8 medium apples)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Combine in slow cooker: Place the chopped apples, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the apple mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to help break down the apples.
- Blend to a smooth consistency: Once the apples are very soft and cooked down, use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, transfer portions to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
- Cool and store: Let the apple butter cool to room temperature before transferring it to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
- Choose naturally sweet apple varieties such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp for best flavor without added sugar.
- Adjust spice levels to taste; add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for additional warmth.
- For a chunkier apple butter, blend partially or mash with a fork instead of pureeing fully.
- Apple butter thickens further as it cools. If too thick, thin with a splash of water or apple juice.
- This recipe contains no added sugar, relying on the natural sweetness of the apples.
Keywords: apple butter, slow cooker, no sugar, cinnamon, cloves, easy apple spread, homemade apple butter, healthy condiment
