Best 2 Lower Sugar Spicy All Day Apple Butter Recipes

Calling all apple lovers! This lower-sugar spicy all-day apple butter recipe is a delicious and versatile treat. Made with simple ingredients like apples, apple cider, maple syrup, and a touch of spices, this apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast, waffles, or pancakes. You can also use it as a glaze for chicken, pork, or fish. And if you're feeling adventurous, try it in your next cocktail.

The article also includes a recipe for a classic apple butter made with white sugar, as well as a recipe for a slow cooker apple butter that's perfect for busy weeknights. So whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a special treat to enjoy with friends and family, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

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

ALL-DAY APPLE BUTTER

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I make several batches of this simple and delicious homemade apple butter recipe to freeze in jars. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, you can adjust the sugar to taste. -Betty Ruenholl, Syracuse, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 11h20m

Yield 4 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5-1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
4 cups sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place apples in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt; pour over apples and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. , Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 9-11 hours or until thickened and dark brown, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking). , Uncover and cook on low 1 hour longer. If desired, stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cover and refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ALLSPICED APPLE BUTTER

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Provided by Food Network

Categories condiment

Time 2h45m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 pound light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice, preferably freshly ground

Steps:

Place the apples in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over low heat. Cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the brown sugar and spices; continue cooking over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 30 minutes more. To test for doneness, place a spoonful of the mixture on a white plate and let sit for 20 seconds. If a ring of liquid forms around the apples, there is still too much liquid in the mixture. Continue cooking and testing until no ring forms.

Tips:

To make the apple butter with less sugar, use a variety of apples that are naturally sweet, such as Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
You can also reduce the amount of sugar by using a sugar substitute, such as stevia or erythritol.
If you want a spicier apple butter, add more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.
Be sure to cook the apple butter until it has reached a thick, spreadable consistency. This may take several hours, but it is worth it for the delicious results.
Apple butter can be stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

This lower-sugar spicy all-day apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream. It is also a great way to use up leftover apples. With its reduced sugar content and the addition of spicy pepper flakes, this apple butter is a healthier and more flavorful alternative to traditional apple butter.