Crockpot Apple Butter
This is one of my all time favorite ways to use up leftover apples during the fall and winter! Apples are a great source of the soluble fiber pectin. Soluble fiber helps to lower cholesterol levels and improves gut function.
Ingredients
- 5 large apples peeled, cored and roughly chopped ( I use all varieties: honeycrisp, ambrosia, pink lady, Granny smith)
- ¼ cup of maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon of allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions
- Place apples in the crockpot and add the remaining ingredients. Stir all ingredients together.
- Cover and cook on high for 5 hours until the apples have reduced and are tender. Your house will smell just like fall!
- Puree the apple mixture with an immersion blender until desired consistency.
- Continue to cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to an hour to thicken the butter.
- Let cook and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Enjoy with toast, muffins, yogurt, as a sandwich spread or on top of cheddar cheese for an appetizer!
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