One Hour No Sugar Apple Butter Food

SUGAR-FREE APPLE BUTTER

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.

ONE HOUR NO SUGAR APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Put the apples and cider in a large heavy bottomed pot.
• Tie the whole spices up in a cheesecloth bundle and add them to the pot. Bring to a boil, then cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the spice sack, and puree the apples in a high speed blender or food processor. Work in batches, if necessary.
• Return the puree to the rinsed out pot, and continue to cook for 10 to 15 more minutes, stirring often, until thick. I add the spice sack back in at this stage. Note: the butter will sputter quite a bit, so covering the pot with a splatter screen helps. The butter is done when you can drag your spoon across the bottom of the pan and leave a trail without any liquid filling it in.
• Remove the spice sack, and fill a jar or jars. Let cool before capping and refrigerating. Plan to consume within 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

HALF-HOUR APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• In heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan, combine all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Boil for 1/2 hour.

APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel, core and slice enough apples to fill a 4-quart slow cooker or crock pot so full that the lid will not go down over it.
• Add vinegar; cook for 18 hours.
• If crock pot is fast cooking, cook on high for 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Add white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
• Put into blender to blend it like apple butter. Mix all together and cook 4 more hours.
• Seal in jars.