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Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
This easy slow cooker applesauce recipe is a fall favorite you’ll want to make again and again! With only 15 minutes of prep time, it’s a set and forget situation as your slow cooker does the rest of the work. Plus, all you need are apples, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a bit of water to make this fall-tastic treat. Try it once, and you’ll never go back to store-bought!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Sauces and Dips
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 pounds red apples peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Add the prepared apples to the crockpot of the slow cooker. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle it evenly over the apples. Add the water.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Use an immersion blender to blend to the desired consistency. Pulse for a chunkier finish or puree smooth.
  • Serve warm or cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

  • Apples vary in sweetness. Choose Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Ambrosia if you prefer your applesauce sweet, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, or SweeTango for mild sweetness, and Cameo, Jonagold, or Lady Alice if you prefer a sweet-tart flavor.
  • Leaving the peels on adds fiber and results in a richer color, but peeling makes for a smoother texture. Choose based on your personal preference!
  • Taste as you go! If you prefer your applesauce to be less sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar. Alternatively, if your apples are on the tart side, you might want to add a little extra sweetness.
  • If your apple butter tastes a bit flat, adding a splash of lemon juice at the end can brighten the flavors and balance out the sweetness.
Serve: Swirl it into your oatmeal, pair it with toast, or add a dollop to pancakes or waffles for a filling breakfast. Enjoy it with bread, muffins, or crepes, mix into vanilla ice cream or yogurt, or add it to your grilled cheese sandwich for a hearty snack. Serve applesauce as part of a holiday charcuterie board or a charcuterie table spread along with crackers and an assortment of cheeses for parties.
Store: Cool applesauce completely and transfer into an airtight container or jars with a tight lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen applesauce in the refrigerator overnight before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
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