Fall's Favorite: Easy Crock Pot Applesauce!
Crock Pot Applesauce: craft this easy homemade recipe with fresh apples. Slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for a cozy fall treat.
Ingredients
- 20 apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties recommended)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste, or less if apples are sweet)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for warm spice)
- 6 -quart crockpot
- Potato masher (for chunky applesauce)
- Immersion blender (for smooth applesauce)
- Air tight container
Instructions
- Core, peel, and cut the apples into about 1-inch pieces. This size helps them cook down evenly.
- Add the apples and sugar to an 6-quart crockpot. Use less sugar if your apples are naturally very sweet. Anywhere between 2 tablespoons and 1/4 cup of sugar works, depending on the apple variety.
- Add the cinnamon, if desired, for an extra layer of warm flavor.
- Cover the crockpot and cook the apples on LOW heat for 6 hours. This slow cooking method allows the apples to become incredibly tender.
- For chunky applesauce, gently break up the cooked apples with a potato masher directly in the crockpot. For a smoother consistency, blend the apples with an immersion blender until desired smoothness is reached.
- Carefully transfer the applesauce to an air tight container. Refrigerate overnight before eating to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.