If you want to try your hand at making homemade applesauce, this Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe is a great place to start. It’s such an easy process that I can’t even recall the last time I reached for a jar at the store. Making applesauce in a slow cooker is all about simplicity and allows the natural flavors of the fruit to shine through. All you need are a few pounds of your favorite apples, a splash of water, a touch of lemon juice and a tad of salt. For an extra layer of flavor, I often toss in a couple of cinnamon sticks; they add a lovely warmth. No cinnamon sticks on hand? No worries! A teaspoon of ground cinnamon will work just as beautifully.
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties or blend several for a more complex flavor profile. The end result is a delightful, homemade applesauce that perfectly captures the essence of fall. Enjoy the process!
To make the Slow Cooker Applesauce, you will need the following ingredients:
Peel and core the apples, then chop them into 1- to 2-inch pieces, depending on how chunky you like your applesauce.
Put the chopped apples in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Add ½ cup water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt and stir to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on the High setting for 4 hours, stirring twice during the cooking process.
Remove the cinnamon sticks. For a chunky applesauce, mash the cooked apples with a masher. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to purée the apples until smooth.
Allow the applesauce to cool to room temperature. Store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
This delightful Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe is a beloved fall staple in my household! It's incredibly easy to prepare, bursting with flavor, and a healthier choice than any store-bought alternative. Try this recipe, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram! We love seeing what you’ve made!
Superb homemade goodness!
OMG, making this applesauce was sooo easy! My hubby loved it. 😍
This applesauce recipe is super easy! I made it for my friends' potluck and they loved it.
Absolutely loved it!
OMG! This Slow Cooker Applesauce is a game changer! So easy, I whipped it up while binge-watching my fave show. The house smelled like heaven! Highly recommend!
I never thought making applesauce could be this simple. I made it for a potluck, and everyone loved it. I used honeycrisp apples and added a sprinkle of cinnamon—so good. Thanks for the great recipe.
Superb!
This Slow Cooker Applesauce is fantastic! It reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen in autumn, with the sweet smell of apples. So simple to make, and the flavor is just superb! No more store-bought for us!
Superb! Making this applesauce really took me back to my childhood. It's so simple and delicious.
Awesome! The kids and I made this applesauce together last weekend. Watching them mash the apples was priceless! The smell filled the house, and it tasted so fresh and yum. No more store-bought for us; this is our new fall tradition! Highly recommend!!!
So fresh home!
Super easy process. I made this applesauce with my kids last fall and they loved it. The smell of apples and cinnamon filled our home! It was so much better than store-bought. A family favorite for sure.
Superb. My kids loved making this applesauce together. It was so simple and filled our house with an amazing aroma. The taste was just perfect, like fall in a jar. We'll definitely be making this every year.
Simplicidad siempre gana. Recientemente hice esto para una tarde de otoño, y me sentí como en casa. El olor de las manzanas cocinándose me trajo nostalgia de mi niñez y me hizo sonreír.
This applesauce recipe is so simple! I made it while binging my fav show, and it turned out delish. Perfect for fall vibes.
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