Description

Easy slow-cooked applesauce made with fresh apples, optional cinnamon, and adjustable sweetness. Perfectly cozy, naturally gluten-free, and great served warm or chilled.

Ingredients

3 lbs apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (mix of sweet and tart varieties)

1/2 cup water

2–4 tbsp granulated sugar or brown sugar (optional, adjust to taste)

1/2–1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

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Instructions

Place chopped apples in crockpot.
Add water, sugar (if using), cinnamon, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until apples are very soft.
For chunky applesauce, mash with a potato masher in the crockpot. For smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and puree.
Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon as needed. Serve warm or cool and refrigerate.

Notes

For no-sugar applesauce, use naturally sweet apple varieties.

Mix in nutmeg, cloves, or allspice for spiced applesauce.

Swap some apples for pears for a blended fruit sauce.

Use maple syrup instead of sugar for a richer flavor.

Cook longer uncovered for thicker apple butter-style sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high
Category: Side Dish, Snack, Condiment
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 90
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg