Best 5 Homemade Sugar Free Apple Butter Recipes

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Unleash the delightful flavors of fall with our homemade sugar-free apple butter, a culinary symphony of sweet and tangy goodness. This delectable spread is crafted with fresh, crisp apples, capturing their natural essence without any added refined sugar. Indulge in its versatility as a perfect complement to your morning toast, a luscious filling for pastries, or a savory glaze for roasted meats. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional apple butter, allowing you to savor its fruity goodness guilt-free.

In addition to the classic sugar-free apple butter, this article presents a tantalizing array of apple butter variations to suit every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure with our spiced apple butter, infused with heartwarming flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Discover the zesty charm of our citrus apple butter, where the brightness of oranges and lemons dances in perfect harmony with the apples. For those who crave a touch of heat, our jalapeño apple butter ignites your taste buds with a fiery kick. Last but not least, our slow cooker apple butter offers a convenient hands-off approach, allowing you to create this delectable treat with minimal effort.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article guides you through the art of making homemade sugar-free apple butter. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find everything you need to craft this delicious and versatile spread. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a flavorful expedition into the world of apple butter!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUGAR-FREE APPLE BUTTER



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This sugar-free apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread. Perfect for toast, pancakes, waffles, and oatmeal.

Provided by thenewbaguette.com

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds organic apples (about 6 small apples), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, combine the apples, water, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid ajar until the apples are saucy and broken down and most of the liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the apples to a food processor or Vitamix and puree until smooth. Transfer back to the pot and continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from burning, until the mixture thickens a bit, takes on a slightly darker color, and has a more concentrated apple flavor, about 15 minutes more.
  • Cool the apple butter to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 25 calories, Sugar 4.6 g, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g

OUR FAMOUS APPLE BUTTER - SUGAR FREE



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I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I got this recipe from Fruit Sweet And Sugar Free cookbook. When you have the time, make a large quantity of apple butter, as it can be easily frozen or canned for long term storage, or stored in the refrigerator for daily use.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Apple

Time 5h15m

Yield 6-7 1/2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 lbs red apples or 12 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 cups apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • If you are using fresh apples, cook the apples with the apple juice concentrate and enough water to just cover the apples. Cook until the apples are tender. Puree the mixture in a blender and strain out all the seeds and skin. Stir in the spices.
  • If you are using unsweetened applesauce, stir the apple concentrate and spices into the unsweetened applesauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 375. Pour the apple mixture into a heavy baking pan and place it in the preheated oven. After the first hour of baking, stir the apple butter every 30 minutes, continuing for 5-6 hours, until the apple butter is done. It should be a rich, dark brown, and when a drop is placed on a cold plate, no water should separate out.
  • To can the apple butter for long term storage, spoon it into hot, sterilized half pint jars. Seal the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 23.2, Carbohydrate 103, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 82.4, Protein 1.8

SUGAR FREE CROCK POT APPLE BUTTER



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Another Graham Kerr wonder! From his cookbook "Simply Splenda". In his words, "This is dense, thick and dark brown, just like my grandmother made. The apple peels are left on to add pectin." **** Cooks Note: Apple butter can be used in baking - can replace up to 1/2 of the shortening in many recipes. Add with the liquid ingredients. You may need to reduce sugar in recipes since the apple butter is already sweetened. . P.S. It's also wonderful on plain old toast or waffles!

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Apple

Time 8h30m

Yield 2 pints, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lbs cooking apples, washed, UNPEELED, cored and cut into quarters (12 cups, try MacIntosh, Jonagold, Northern Spy or Gravenstein)
1/2 cup Splenda granular
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch clove
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Slice apples into a crock pot. Cook on low until they're very soft, 4-5 hours.
  • Remove from crock pot & press soft apples through a sieve to remove the peels. Stir in the Splenda, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Return mixture to crock pot and cook another 3-4 hours on low setting. (mixture should reduce to about 4 cups).
  • Spoon into clean jars (those cute little half-pint jelly jars would be perfect),leaving an inch of headroom. Cover with lids & freeze the jars that you want to use later. Store thawed apple butter in the refrigerator.
  • Note: for oven prep, cook apples for 2 hours on 350°F After sieving & adding spices and Splenda, return to oven for another hour.
  • Serving size listed is 1 tablespoon.

SUGAR-FREE APPLE PIE



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This sugar-free pie is so delicious, you can't even detect the artificial sweetener in the filling. I always get rave reviews when I bring it to church potlucks. -Teresa Garlick, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1 tablespoon butter
Dough for double-crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients; fold in apples. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top., Bake 35 minutes. Increase oven setting to 400°; bake until apples are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STOVETOP APPLE BUTTER



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The taste of homemade apple butter is worth the time it takes to make this delectable spread. My dad's family made theirs in the backyard in a big copper kettle over a fire of burning hedge wood. It took 6 bushels of apples, 60 lbs. of sugar, four cinnamon sticks, a lemon slice and about 9 hours of constant stirring to make 18 gal. of apple butter-about a year's supply! -Rev. Willis Piepenbrink, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 to 7 pounds tart apples, unpeeled and quartered
3 cups water
3-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-qt. heavy kettle, bring apples and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender. Press cooked apples through a colander or food mill. Discard peels. , Return pureed apples to the kettle. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the consistency is very thick and the color is dark brown, about 8 hours. Freeze in containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: For the best apple butter, use a variety of apples that are sweet, tart, and have a firm texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn. Avoid using apples that are too soft, as they will break down too much during cooking.
  • Peel and core the apples: Before cooking the apples, be sure to peel and core them. This will help to remove any unwanted skin or seeds from the apple butter.
  • Cook the apples slowly: Apple butter takes time to cook, so be patient. Cook the apples over low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft and have turned a deep brown color.
  • Add spices and sweetener: Once the apples are cooked, you can add spices and sweetener to taste. Common spices used in apple butter include cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. For a sugar-free apple butter, you can use a natural sweetener such as stevia or monk fruit.
  • Process the apple butter: Once the apple butter has cooled slightly, you can process it in a food processor or blender until it reaches your desired consistency. Some people prefer a smooth apple butter, while others prefer a chunky apple butter.
  • Canning the apple butter: If you want to store your apple butter for a long period of time, you can can it. Canning is a process of heating the apple butter to a high temperature and then sealing it in jars. This will help to prevent the apple butter from spoiling.

Conclusion:

Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast, used as a filling for pies and pastries, or even used as a glaze for meats. With its sweet and tangy flavor, apple butter is a sure crowd-pleaser. So next time you have a batch of apples, give this homemade sugar-free apple butter recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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