Description
This sugar-free apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread. Perfect for toast, pancakes, waffles, and oatmeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds apples (about 6 small), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks* (see note below)
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon*
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- 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* (see note below).
- Transfer 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, takes on a slightly darker color, and has a more concentrated apple flavor, about 15 minutes more.
- Cool to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use organic apples, if possible, since conventional apples are either waxed and/or have high levels of pesticide residue. You can use any kind of apples (sweet, tart, mealy, crisp, etc.). Alternatively, peel before cooking.
- You can sub these spices with pumpkin spice, or skip them altogether.
- Note that cook time may vary since all apples have varying sugar and moisture content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.2 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
