Apple butter (family tradition)

Makes about 2 cups. (500ml)

Ingredients

15 organic McIntosh apples, washed, cored and quartered with the skin on

¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup

½ tsp. 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) ground cinnamon

Method

1. Fill slow cooker with apple wedges, maple syrup and cinnamon.
2. Cook on "high" for 4 hours with the lid on.
3. Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered until the liquid has evaporated (about 2 hours).

4. Mix everything in a blender to obtain a smooth and creamy texture.

2 tbsp. at table: 36 Kcals, 0 g fat, 9 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber), 0 g protein