Crock Pot Apple Butter

This keto Crock Pot Apple Butter is low in carbs and a keto-friendly condiment. This keto apple butter spiced substitute for regular apple butter is ideal for fall flavors without the additional sugar. We use the chayote squash as a keto substitute for apples, which we can slow cook to replicate the flavor & texture of apples. Allulose or monk fruit is used to sweeten and braised for hours with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, & apple cider vinegar. This keto Crock Pot Apple Butter is smooth, rich & aromatic, and we can use this butter to glaze the meat, in the yogurt, or as a spread on the keto bread.  We can easily store this apple butter in the refrigerator, so we can easily meal prep this spread. This spread is very appealing and has reduced content of carbs, so we would easily have this spread without any guilt.

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STATS:

• Calories: 25 kcal
• Prep time: 10 mints.
• Serving size: 2 tablespoons
• Cook time: 6–8 hours (on low)
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: 6–8 hours, 10 mints.
• Course: Condiment, Spread
• Diet: Keto, & Gluten-Free
• Serving: 2 cups

EQUIPMENT:

• Knife
• Chopping board
• Immersion blender
• Spatula jar
• Crockpot

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs. chayote squash
• ½ cup Allulose
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. ground cloves
• ¼ tsp. ground allspice
• Sea salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHAYOTE SQUASH:

• Chayote squash is a low-carb alternative to apples that has mild flavor.

ALLULOSE:

• Allulose or Monk fruit is a keto-friendly sweetener that adds sweetness without the additional carbs.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

• Addition of apple cider vinegar in this spread to enhance the apple-like flavor and it adds tang as well.

LEMON JUICE:

• Lemon juice is included to stabilize the sweet taste & add brightness to the taste.

CINNAMON:

• Ground cinnamon is added to this butter and is a traditional warm spice that is necessary for the flavor of apple butter.

NUTMEG:

• Ground nutmeg is added to the apple butter to offer delicately sweet & nutty warmth.

CLOVES:

• Addition of ground clove in the butter is to add a touch of spice and depth.

ALLSPICE:

• Ground allspice is a blend of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon added to the butter.

SEA SALT:

• It is included to the butter to boost taste and balance sweetness.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• Vanilla extract is included to offer a subtle sweetness to balance the flavor.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can add the chayote squash, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and all the spices and mix the ingredients properly.
2. Now we can cook the squash on low flame for 6 to 8 hours of cooking on low with a lid.
3. We can make the puree with the immersion blender to make the smooth paste.
4. Then we can add the vanilla extract and stir with the spatula.
5. We can properly cool down the butter and then transfer the butter in jars.
6. Then place the Crock Pot Apple Butter in the fridge to get thick.

SERVING IDEAS:

• Spread the apple butter over keto chaffles or toast.
• Stir the apple butter into cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
• We can use the apple butter as a covering on the meat.
• Add the apple butter to chia pudding or keto oatmeal.
• We can also add this apple butter to cream cheese for a sweet dip or to fat bombs.
• Add this apple butter to make the keto pancakes or muffins which are prepared with almond flour.

TIPS:

• We have to use the chayote squash in place of apple to make the low-carb spread.
• You can add the sweetener as you like.
• We have to blend the mixture to make the puree.
• You have to adjust the amount of spices by tasting them before combining.
• We have to let it thicken in the fridge for the entire night before use.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can store the apple butter jar for 10 to 14 days.

FREEZER:

• You can make a small portion of the apple butter and store the butter for 3 months.

FAQs:

Why do we use the chayote squash to make this butter?

• We can use chayote squash to make this butter as it is low in carbs and has a similar taste as apples.

Can I make this butter spicier?

• We can add the ginger or the additional cinnamon to make this butter spicier.

Will I pressure cook this butter instead of slow cook?

• We can pressure cook this apple butter for 10 minutes instead of a slow cook.

Does this spread taste exactly like apple butter?

• This keto apple butter with all the spices, vanilla extract, and vinegar had the almost same taste as the original apple butter.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 25 kcal
Total carbs: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Net carbs: 3g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Potassium: 50mg
Sodium: 15mg
Serving size: 2 tablespoons