Crockpot Applesauce is now on my list of fall recipes that I am going to make every year.
Why have I been buying it at the stores all of these years?!
This was my first time making it in the crockpot and now I won’t make it any other way. Anything I can throw in a slow cooker, go about my day and in 4 or 5 hours eat–is a winner in my book! Added bonus – it’s a sugar free recipe!
In the past I always bought applesauce at the store and never took the time to make my own. With a toddler I buy more of it than I used to and decided that this fall I was going to start making my own. (not to mention it is healthier & you can support your local farmers and buy your apples locally). It is so simple. I am mad at myself for not doing it sooner!
5 ingredients is all you need {1/4 cup water, 1/2 lemon juiced, 4 apples, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon}
Start by washing, peeling, coring and slicing four apples and then throw them in the crockpot.
Next add the 1/2 juiced lemon, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup water into the crockpot.
Stir and set the crockpot on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. Once the apples are done cooking you can stir them up and they should mash up (we like our applesauce a little chunkier). You can also use a potato masher, hand blender..whatever you have.
I put some of the applesauce in a jar and put it in the refrigerator but of course had to try a little while it was still warm….it tasted like warm apple pie minus the crust. So good!
I can only imagine how amazing this would be on top of a bowl of ice cream and some granola. That’s a must try and so is this recipe!
Crockpot Applesauce Recipe
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Yields 4-5
Easy to make and easy to eat! This crockpot applesauce is a must try for fall and your kids are going to love it too.
10 minPrep Time
4 hrCook Time
4 hr, 10 Total Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 4 apples (you pick the kind)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Peel, core and slice the apples and put them in the crockpot.
- Juice the lemon and add that to the apples and then add the cinnamon, vanilla and water. Stir everything together.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Stir to mash or use a potato masher until you reach desired consistency.
- Put into jar, can or other container and refrigerate (don't forget to try a little when it is warm!).
Notes
Use whatever apples you prefer to make this applesauce. I recommend Empire, Pink Lady, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Mcintosh or Rome.
If you like your apples to have more of a cinnamon flavor that add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon instead of 1/4. I was going for more of a subtle cinnamon flavor.
Slightly adapted from Real Mom Nutrition
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