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Delicious homemade crockpot applesauce with cinnamon and no peeling required.

Crockpot Applesauce

A simple, comforting, and delicious homemade applesauce made in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 6 pieces apples, peeled and cut into pieces Mix different varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, or Golden Delicious for best flavor.
Liquid
  • 1/4 cup water or apple juice Helps to keep apples from sticking at the bottom.
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Add more to taste if desired.
  • pinch nutmeg Optional.
  • pinch cloves Optional.
  • 1 strip lemon peel Optional for brightness.
Sweeteners
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey Optional, depending on sweetness of apples.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cut apples into pieces.
  2. Place apples in the crockpot.
  3. Add water or apple juice to the pot.
  4. Sprinkle cinnamon and any additional spices over the apples.
  5. Optionally add maple syrup or honey for additional sweetness.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot with the lid.
  2. Cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 4 hours, depending on your desired consistency.
  3. For smooth applesauce, blend using an immersion blender once apples are very soft.
  4. For chunky applesauce, mash lightly with a potato masher once cooked.
Storage
  1. Let applesauce cool before packing into containers.
  2. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
  3. Freeze in small containers for up to 3 months.

Notes

Applesauce can be enjoyed warm or cold. It also makes a delicious topping for oatmeal or pancakes.