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Maple Apple Butter

Slow-cooked apples with maple and warm spices create a thick, glossy spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 apples peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Add the apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, lemon juice, and salt to a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally, until deep brown.
  3. Blend until completely smooth with an immersion blender.
  4. If it's thin, cook uncovered another hour to thicken.
  5. Cool and spoon into jars.
  6. Store in the fridge and spread on everything.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the richest flavor.