Want to turn Apples into Spreadable Pie Filling?

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon extract

💰Cheaper: mixed spice

Mixed spice can provide a similar flavor profile.

Peel, core, and chop the apples.

Combine the chopped apples with light brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract in a crock pot.

Cook on low heat for 8+ hours until the mixture is soft and spreadable.

Once cooked, blend the mixture until smooth if desired.

Transfer the apple butter into jars and refrigerate for long-term storage.

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