Dietitian-n-da-Kitchen: Slow Cooker Summer! SNN: Apple Butter

Still buttering your toast? BORRRING! Why not try apple butter instead? In fact, why not make your own? It`s easy with this recipe! Apple butter is a cross between applesauce and jam....it is a good spread for biscuits, toast, English muffins, etc. It`s even a good addition to your favorite oatmeal cookie recipe! While it contains quite a bit of sugar, this recipe is VERY low in sodium and contains no fat or cholesterol.....which is more than I can say for the Country Crock spread that normally goes on toast. It also has a touch of fiber....because it`s made of real fruit!

Crockpot Apple Butter

1 c light brown sugar, packed
1/2 c honey
12 oz apple nectar (suggestion: Jumex brand)
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
10 medium apples: peeled, cored, and chunked

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours.

Transfer mixture to a bowl. Blend with a hand mixer until consistency of chunky applesauce.

Cover and cook on high for 1.5 hours. Stir occasionally. Mixture should be thick.

Spoon into an airtight container or a covered bowl and refrigerate up to 1 week.

Yield: 16 servings (serving size= 1/4 cup)