Our Apple Butter

My 9-year-old son said ‘Mom, you have to share this with America!’ It’s a huge hit at our house and easy to make.

Step: 1

Blend apples in batches in a blender until no large chunks remain.

Step: 2

Combine blended apples, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger in a slow cooker.

Step: 3

Cook uncovered on High for 1 hour. Place cover on slow cooker and continue cooking, stirring about twice per hour, until smooth, 6 to 8 hours. Remove the cover and continue cooking and stirring until thick and spreadable, 2 to 4 hours.

Step: 4

Spoon into jars leaving about an inch of space at the top; seal and freeze.

Per Serving: 59 calories; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 15.1g; fat 0.1g; sodium 1.7mg.

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