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Ingredients
8
Time
2h
Serves
12
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
8
Time
2h
Serves
12
6 med
Apples
1/4 cup
Water
1 Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract
1/8 tsp
Ground Cardamom
Condiment
Gluten-Free
Vegan
1/8 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp
Sea Salt
1
Place cored, sliced and peeled apples into a large slow cooker or crock-pot.
2
Add water, vinegar and spices. Stir all ingredients together to coat the apples, cover and let it cook for 1-2 hours on low.
3
The liquid will reduce and the apples will be very soft, dark in colour and smell heavenly. Remove from the heat then use an immersion blender or potato masher to further break down the apples until smooth.
4
Once the apples are pureed, turn the slow cooker on high and heat the apple butter uncovered for about 15 minutes. This will help it thicken and caramelize.
5
Once the apple butter is the consistency you like, remove from heat and let the apple butter cool for 30 minutes before transferring into airtight containers for storage. Let the apple butter cool completely in the containers or jars before placing in the fridge.
6
For storage: apple butter will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or up to a year the freezer
Fran Allen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and recipe developer with a passion for creating nourishing, approachable recipes for a variety of dietary needs. She has studied several healing modalities and dietary approaches, bringing a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. Fran believes wholesome food should be both delicious and accessible for everyday life. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find Fran exploring local farmers’ markets or spending time outdoors with her children.
