Ingredients
- 3 pounds of baking apples (like Braeburn, Fuji, Mcintosh or Piñata®)
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp brown sugar (separated)
- 1 tsp + 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Juice from one small lemon
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
If you're looking for a twist on a delicious classic, this sweet Apple Butter Hummus should do the trick. Easy, delicious and healthy all wrapped into one amazing dip.
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(2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)Loading...Instructions
To make apple butter:
- Peel, core and slice apples into pieces. Place in a slow cooker along with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Toss well.
- Cook on low for six hours until the apples are soft.
- Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree.
- Pour back into the slow cooker and cook for 2 more hours until the mixture has thickened to your liking.
- Makes about 2 cups of apple butter.
To make the hummus:
- Add the apple butter, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/8 tsp cinnamon to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth. Garnish with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Serve with apple slices, pretzels, or crackers.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
- Calories: 294
- Fat Content: 5.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 16mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 54.9g
- Fiber Content: 11.6g
- Sugar Content: 23.9g
- Protein Content: 10.7g
