No Added Sugar Apple Butter Recipe
Oct 16, 2025
This No Sugar Added Apple Butter is a naturally sweet and wholesome spread that captures all the cozy flavors of fall. Made simply with sweet, ripe apples simmered slowly with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, and a touch of vanilla for depth, this recipe delivers rich flavor without any added sugar. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the natural sweetness of apples while avoiding processed ingredients — delicious on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or spooned over yogurt for a healthy, comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs of apples, a sweet variety works well (about 7)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 C water
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Core and roughly chop all the apples and place them in a large Crockpot or slow-cooker.
- Add water, vanilla and spices. Stir to mix. Cover and cook 5-6 hours on low.
- After cooking 5-6 hours, turn the slow cooker off and use an immersion blender to puree the apples until smooth. Alternatively, you can place small amounts in a blender and blend in batches, returning them to the crockpot once pureed.
- After pureeing, turn the crockpot on to high and cook for 1-2 hours uncovered to thicken the apples to desired consistency.
- After the apples are thickened, allow to cool and transfer to jars for storage.
- Enjoy!
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