Name: Slow Cooker Applesauce
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 8 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Apples 3 lbs; Water ½ cup; Cinnamon stick 2 3-inch; Lemon juice 1 tbsp; Salt ¼ tsp

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American Recipes

Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe

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:

Ingridiens for Slow Cooker Applesauce

Steps to make Slow Cooker Applesauce

1
Prepare apples
5

Peel and core the apples, then chop them into 1- to 2-inch pieces, depending on how chunky you like your applesauce.
2
Combine ingredients in slow cooker
1

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.
3
Cook
4h

Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on the High setting for 4 hours, stirring twice during the cooking process.
4
Mash or puree
2

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.
5
Cool and store

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!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.