Healthy Apple Butter Recipe (SCD, Paleo) (2024)

FAQs

How do you thicken homemade apple butter? ›

Leave the crock of apple butter uncovered, and continue to cook on LOW heat for another hour or so before giving it another stir. The apple butter will be fairly thick, but still run off the spoon–like the texture of commercial apple sauce. Don't worry, the apple butter will thicken as it cools.

Instead of butter, use ghee. Because ghee, which is made by straining the milk solids from melted butter, is dairy-free, it's widely considered to be paleo-friendly.

For 1 tablespoon the amount of carbohydrates is about 4–15 grams and the sugar content is about 4–10 grams. Apple butter is not a good source for iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B, though it contains a small amount of vitamin C.

Apple butter will thicken as it cools, so don't worry if it still looks a little runny in the slow cooker! If you still need to thicken your apple butter, you can continue to cook it uncovered in your crock pot or simmer it on the stove.

The longer you cook it, the thicker it will be. Apple butter is high in natural sugar so if you want don't want to add sugar, then use sweet apples. The thing about sugar is that helps thicken your apple butter. I used about 5 tablespoons of coconut sugar so my apple butter was satisfyingly sweet.

Applesauce is a fairly quick process, cooked apples run through a food mill. Apple butter is basically concentrated apple sauce, cooked down even more until it's thicker, silkier, and more intensely apple flavored. Like the difference between tomato sauce and tomato paste, essentially.

The diet excludes cereal grains, legumes, dairy, processed oils, refined sugar, alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and trans fats. Some paleo-friendly foods include lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Avocado. Embrace the creamy goodness of avocados as a butter alternative in recipes like baking, spreads, and even smoothies. Mashed avocado provides healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients like potassium and vitamin K, making it an excellent choice for an inflammation-friendly lifestyle.

Many paleo followers wonder if bananas are paleo because of their higher sugar content. They are considered paleo. One medium banana has 113 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrates. Bananas are an unprocessed, whole food with a good source of potassium.

While apple butter does contain some sugar, it is a healthier alternative to peanut butter, so long as you stick to the serving size. Apples not only help keep the doctor away, but also provide a lot of fiber that aids in digestion as well as vitamins B and C.

What if my apple butter is too sweet? ›

If apple butter is too sweet: Mix in a few squeezes of fresh lemon juice or a little lemon zest to help balance the sweetness.

Apple butter dates back to colonial America, and the word “butter” refers to the soft texture and use as a spread. Great on your morning toast or bagel; but give it a try in one of the many recipes here on the Musselman's website. Apple Butter has no dairy, fat or cholesterol.

Once the apple butter has cooled and been placed into jars or airtight containers, store using the following guidelines: Refrigerator Storage – You can store the apple butter in the fridge for up to 1 month. Freezer Storage – You can store the apple butter in the freezer for up to 1 year.

What variety of apples did you use? some varieties turn brown more quickly and completely than others, while some varieties maintain their pale color for much longer, even when cooked. The addition of acid, in the form of lemon juice, will also prevent browning.

*You can also preserve your apple butter via the water-bath canning method, which uses a canning pot. The recommending processing time is 10 minutes for pints and 15 minutes for quarts. Home-canned apple butter has a shelf life of about two years. Store in a cool, dark place.

If you want an even thicker butter, you can continue to cook yours even longer; but I've found the two hours to be plenty (and keep in mind it will continue to thicken as it cools!).

Second, if you've already tried to reduce your apple butter and it's still too runny, you can add a cornstarch slurry. Mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water and then whisk into the simmering apple butter. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

If it's the consistency of applesauce, no ma'am! To check for doneness: Spoon out some of the apple butter, turn the spoon upside down. The apple butter should cling to the spoon without falling off right away. If it does fall off, continue cooking to remove more of the liquid.

Heat the pulp and sugar slowly until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking until the butter thickens.