Our Apple Butter
Our Apple Butter delivers a velvety, deeply spiced spread made from blended McIntosh apples slowly cooked with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and a hint of vanilla. It tastes rich, warmly sweet, and perfectly smooth, ideal for toast, biscuits, pancakes, or swirled into yogurt. A great make-ahead fall staple to jar, freeze, and enjoy anytime.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook9 hrs
- Serves44
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Our Apple Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the apples in a blender in batches and blend until no large chunks remain. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- 2
Add the white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- 3
Cook uncovered on High for 1 hour. Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking on High for 6 to 8 hours, stirring twice per hour, until smooth. Uncover and cook, stirring, for 2 to 4 hours more, until thick and spreadable.
- 4
Meanwhile, check eleven 4-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any that are defective. Keep them immersed in simmering water until the apple butter is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
- 5
Spoon the apple butter into the sterilized jars, filling to within 1 inch of the top, then seal and freeze.
- Calories 58.97 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 14.63 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.5 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 12.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.47 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 62.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.93 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Our Apple Butter is made with 8 ingredients and serves 44. It takes about 9 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, and Ground Ginger. Each serving provides about 58.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Our Apple Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Ground Ginger, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Our Apple Butter?
- About 9 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 9 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 58.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Our Apple Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Our Apple Butter healthy?
- Our Apple Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 58.97 calories and 0.17 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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