INGREDIENTS NEEDED
3 pounds of apples finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar free maple syrup (easy to find at most grocery stores)
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chopped apples, sugar free maple syrup, and cinnamon. Microwave on high power for 12 minutes. Remove from microwave and place into a blender or food processor. Blend until mixture is smooth. Place bowl back into microwave and cook for an additional 8 minutes. Allow the miexture to cool completely before placing into a jar.
Ill bet by now your kitchen is smelling pretty sweet! The smell of blended apples and cinnamons is quite satisfying which is why apple butter can be considered one of those old fashioned comfort foods we want more of these days.
Here are some ideas on how to use your freshly made apple butter:
1. Use it as a sandwich spread. You can apply it to one side of your bread and put low fat cream cheese on the other. Then add your primary sadnwich
material. Smoked turkey is a good choice.
2. Spread it on whole grain crackers for a tasty and delicious snack.
3. Add a spoonful of apple butter to your oatmeal as a quick breakfast food.,
4. Spread it onto waffles and pancakes. You need less syrup this way.
5. Use it in place of regular butter. Its healthy and lower in fat and calories than regular butter.
Offering your kids apple butter is a great way to help them get their daily quota of fruits. Theyll love the taste and youll love the health benefits. Give this recipe a try. Youll love the fresh taste. Youll never go back to store bought apple butter again!
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