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Crockpot Applesauce

Easy, homemade crockpot applesauce made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for snacking, breakfast, or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 112
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 4 pounds apples mix of sweet and tart varieties
Liquid
  • 1/2 cup water or apple cider
Sweetener (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or maple syrup or honey
Spices
  • 2 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Acidity & Flavor Boosters
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Potato Masher or Fork
  • Immersion Blender (Optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash and core apples. For a rustic look and more fiber, do not peel the apples.
  2. Chop apples into 1 inch chunks. Place them into a slow cooker.
  3. Pour water or apple cider over the apples.
  4. Add lemon juice and optional sweetener directly on top of apples.
  5. Place cinnamon sticks (or sprinkle ground cinnamon) evenly over the apples.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. If you’d like a chunky texture, mash with a potato masher. For a smooth apple sauce, use an immersion blender.
  8. Remove cinnamon sticks. Taste and adjust flavors as needed before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For chunky applesauce, leave the apples mostly whole. For smooth applesauce, blend everything fully. This recipe is versatile and works well as a healthy snack, breakfast topping, or side dish.
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