Overnight Apple Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Overnight Apple Butter
45 min.
16
147kcal

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Welcome to a delightful journey into the world of homemade goodness with our Overnight Apple Butter recipe! If you’ve ever enjoyed the rich, aromatic essence of spiced apples, this spread will become your new favorite. Perfectly crafted for those seeking a vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free option, this apple butter brings warmth and comfort to any meal.

Imagine waking up to the sweet scent of slow-cooked apples wafting through your kitchen, promising a burst of flavor that’s both nostalgic and delightfully unique. Each batch showcases the natural sweetness of ripe apples, harmoniously blended with fragrant spices like cinnamon, cloves, and mace. This recipe is not just about creating a tasty condiment; it’s about embracing the art of slow cooking and allowing flavors to meld together over time.

Whether you’re spreading it on toast for breakfast, dolloping it on pancakes, or using it as a dip for fruit, our Apple Butter is versatile enough to elevate any dish. It's perfect for sharing at family gatherings or savoring during those cozy weekends. Plus, with only 45 minutes of active preparation time, you can easily whip up this delicious treat and let your slow cooker do the rest.

So gather your apples and get ready to experience the joy of making your own apple butter—it's a sweet, wholesome adventure you won’t want to miss!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider 
  • 10 medium apples peeled cut into large chunks ( 2 1/2 pounds)
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.1 teaspoon mace 
  • 0.5 cup honey 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • sieve
  • dutch oven
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a 5-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 10 hours or until apples are very tender.
  2. Place a large fine-mesh sieve over a bowl; spoon one-third of apple mixture into sieve. Press mixture through sieve using the back of a spoon or ladle. Discard pulp. Repeat procedure with remaining apple mixture. Return apple mixture to slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on high 1 1/2 hours or until mixture is thick, stirring occasionally. Spoon into a bowl; cover and chill up to a week.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 1 hour or until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally. Strain through a sieve as recipe instructs in Step Return mixture to pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat 15 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts

Calories147kcal
Protein0.94%
Fat1.21%
Carbs97.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.13
Glycemic Load
8.88
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.441304344198%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.79mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.52mg
Epigallocatechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin
8.74mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
4.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:146.7kcal
7.33%
Fat:0.21g
0.33%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.23%
Carbohydrates:38.76g
12.92%
Net Carbohydrates:35.73g
12.99%
Sugar:34.23g
38.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.71mg
0.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.37g
0.74%
Fiber:3.04g
12.15%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.31%
Vitamin C:5.34mg
6.47%
Potassium:151.78mg
4.34%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.82%
Vitamin K:2.7µg
2.57%
Calcium:24.42mg
2.44%
Copper:0.04mg
2.18%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
2.03%
Magnesium:7.73mg
1.93%
Iron:0.33mg
1.84%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
Phosphorus:14.11mg
1.41%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.35%
Vitamin A:63.11IU
1.26%
Source:My Recipes