Slow-Cooker Chai Apple Butter

Rating: 4.75 stars
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Seasoned with spices inspired by chai tea, this slow-cooker apple butter can be slathered on your favorite toast, served with a fall cheese plate or stirred into yogurt.

Carolyn Malcoun
Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2015

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Recipe Summary

total:
7 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
28
Nutrition Profile:
Heart Healthy
Low-Calorie
Low Carbohydrate
Low Fat
Dairy-Free
Diabetic Appropriate
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Sodium
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Combine apples, brown sugar, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric and salt in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, for 5 hours on High. Set the lid ajar and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are almost broken down, about 2 hours more. If desired, puree in a food processor until smooth.

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Tips

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2-Tbsp.
Per Serving:
53 calories; protein 0.2g 1% DV; carbohydrates 13.6g 4% DV; exchange other carbs 1; dietary fiber 1g 4% DV; sugars 11.5g; fat 0.1g; saturated fatg; cholesterolmg; vitamin a iu 24.5IU 1% DV; vitamin c 2.5mg 4% DV; folate 0.1mcg; calcium 11mg 1% DV; iron 0.2mg 1% DV; magnesium 3.8mg 1% DV; potassium 69.9mg 2% DV; sodium 43.2mg 2% DV; thiaminmg 1% DV; added sugar 5g.
Exchanges:

1/2 fruit

Reviews (4)

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4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/11/2015
Fabulous! Good as swirl into yogurt along side pork loin on toast/waffles/pancakes. Yummy any way you serve it. Pros: Super easy. Read More
Tris Weer
Rating: 5 stars
12/20/2016
When my sister showed me this recipe I thought it sounded terrible. Turmeric? Coriander? Yuck! But I made up a batch I used cheep very sweet apples (in season from the farm market ) so I cut down on the sugar. WOW! I still prefer "apple pie spiced" apple butter But this is quite good and makes a pleasant change. The rest of my family all adore this stuff. Gave a jar to the neighbor and she wanted the recipe. It is a huge hit and easy to make. I burnt the first batch a tiny bit no one noticed but me. I have to say I thought my husband would hate this but he loves it. If you are afraid of the turmeric and coriander overpowering the taste don't be. The taste is interesting but not what you'd expect from reading the ingredients. One batch i had some extra apples so i added an extra quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon and left the rest of the recipe alone. worked out perfectly. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
12/05/2015
Is this recipe suitable for water bath canning or do I need to add acid? Read More
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Lisa Bagley Heger
Rating: 5 stars
09/22/2017
This is amazing. I have made it without sugar and used a few sweeter apples and it was delicious! I love to put it on top of my morning oatmeal! Read More
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