How To Make Low-Carb Apple Butter

This is not your usual apple butter because there are no apples in this recipe. It has all of the amazing flavours of apple butter but a fraction of the carbs!

From the bucket of “not sure this is going to work”, to duping my partner that he was actually eating apples, this keto “apple” butter is definitely a success story.

I’ve used zucchini to make this apple butter which is all I had access to, but I imagine that other varieties of summer squash would also work well. And to flavour this butter I’ve kept it simple and used cinnamon, however you could add some additional autumnal spices like nutmeg or cloves for a richer, spicier flavour if you prefer.

We used zucchini to replace apples in other low-carb recipes and it was always a success. If you love apples, give these keto recipes a go!

• Low-Carb Blackberry & Apple Crumble
• Low-Carb Blackcurrant & Apple Crumble
• Apple Pie Keto Hot Pockets
• Low-Carb Zucchini Apple Pie

Step-by-step

1. Peel zucchini and roughly chop (weight is listed for peeled zucchini). Place in a large saucepan with the water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and Sukrin Gold.

   

2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the zucchini begin to soften and fall apart.

   

3. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and use a hand blender to puree the mixture.

4. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat. Add cinnamon (use less to taste if needed) and salt. Gently simmer, stirring regularly to avoid spattering, until ‘apple’ butter is thick and deep caramel in colour, 45 to 60 minutes.

   

5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container. Use just like apple butter!

   

6. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage freeze in an ice tray, then empty the frozen apple butter cubes into a bag or container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

   

Recipe

How To Make Low-Carb Apple Butter

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This is not your usual apple butter because there are no apples in this recipe - and you will never know! ...

Hands on

10m

Overall

1h 45m

Servings

30

0.6 g

Net carbs

0.2 g

Protein

0.1 g

Fat

4

kcal

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Ingredients makes 425 g/ 15 oz

• 2 medium peeled zucchini (500 g/ 1.1 lbs)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
• ¹/₂ cup water (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
• ¹/₄ cup Sukrin Gold or equivalent granulated sweetener such as Swerve or Erythritol, or more to taste (40 g/ 1.4 oz)
• 1 tbsp cinnamon, or less to taste
• ¹/₈ tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Peel zucchini and roughly chop (weight is listed for peeled zucchini). Place in a large saucepan with the water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and Sukrin Gold.

2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the zucchini begin to soften and fall apart.

3. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and use a hand blender to puree the mixture.

4. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat. Add cinnamon (use less to taste if needed) and salt. Gently simmer, stirring regularly to avoid spattering, until ‘apple’ butter is thick and deep caramel in colour, 45 to 60 minutes.

5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container. Use just like apple butter!

6. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage freeze in an ice tray, then empty the frozen apple butter cubes into a bag or container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition per serving, 1 tbsp/ 15 ml

Carbs 63%Protein 23%Fat 14% of calories

Net carbs

0.6 g

Total carbs

2.1 g

Fiber

0.3 g

Sugars

0.5 g

Protein

0.2 g

Fat

0.1 g

Saturated fat

0 g

Calories

4 kcal

Sodium

11 mg · 0.49% RDA

Magnesium

3 mg · 0.83% RDA

Potassium

46 mg · 2.32% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 1 tbsp/ 15 ml	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Zucchini (summer squash, courgette)	0.4 g	0.2 g	0.1 g	3
Apple cider vinegar	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Water, still	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Lemon juice, raw	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	0
Sukrin Gold, brown sugar substitute	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	0
Cinnamon, spices	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	1
Salt, sea salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Total	0.6 g	0.2 g	0.1 g	4

Serving size 1 tbsp/ 15 ml

• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Egg free
• Nut free
• Nightshade free
• Pork free
• Coconut free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free
• Pescatarian
• Vegetarian
• Vegan