PER SERVING Apple Butter
Makes: 48 servings
Serving Size: 1 oz
Calories	30
Fat	0	g
Saturated Fat	0	g
Trans Fat	0	g
Carbohydrate	7	g
Fiber	0	g
Sugars	5	g
Cholesterol	0	mg
Sodium	15	mg
Potassium	45	mg
Protein	0	g
Phosphorus	5	mg
Choices: Fruit 0.5

• Makes: 48 servings
• Serving Size: 1 oz
• Preparation Time: 60 minutes
• Cooking Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

4	lb.	apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
2	cups	apple cider
1/2	cup	Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/3	tsp.	salt
3	tsp.	lemon juice
1 1/4	tsp.	cinnamon
1 1/2	tsp.	vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 250° F.
2. Combine the apples, cider, brown sugar blend, and salt in a large Dutch oven. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat. Bring to boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer until the apples are soft.
3. Remove the apple mixture from the stovetop. Stir in the lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Puree the mixture in a blender.
4. Return the apple mixture to the Dutch oven or place in a large baking pan. Bake uncovered for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the mixture thickens and darkens. Remove it from the oven. Cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve on pancakes, waffles, yogurt, biscuits, or lean pork.

Recipe adapted from The New Soul Food Cookbook for People With Diabetesby Fabiola Demps Gaines, RD, LD, and Roniece Weaver, MS, RD, LD. Available Oct. 16, 2018, from shopdiabetes.org, 800-232-6733, or bookstores nationwide.