Crockpot Applesauce Recipe
Learn how to make applesauce in your slow cooker with just a few simple ingredients. Made without any extra sugar, this is the best way to preserve apples and enjoy all year long.
Servings: 4 cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes – 6-8 apples depending on their size
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- pinch ground nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Layer sliced apples in the bowl of a slow cooker. Pour in the water and lemon juice.
- Add in the cinnamon sticks, salt, and ground nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- Cook in high heat setting up to 3-4 hours, or in low heat setting for 5-6 hours. Depending on your slow cooker the timing might be slightly different so keep a close eye after the 3-hour mark. I also recommend giving it a stir a few times during the cooking process.
- Transfer the now-softened-apples into a high power blender (such as Vitamix) and puree until smooth. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender, but it might take longer for it to be completely pureed.
- Let it cool completely and then divide it amongst jars.
Notes
- Yields: This recipe makes about 4 cups of applesauce. The nutritional values below are per cup.
- When you first put all the ingredients in the crockpot, you might think that there is not enough liquid. During my recipe testing, I found that if you add more than 1/2 cup of water, the applesauce becomes too watery.
- I intentionally used cinnamon sticks instead of ground cinnamon. As the apples cook, the flavors of every ingredient amplify. I found that ground cinnamon was a bit overpowering, whereas a cinnamon stick provided a more subtle cinnamon flavor. If you do not have cinnamon sticks, you can use ground cinnamon, but I recommend starting with a small amount, no more than 1/4 teaspoon.
- Storage: Leftovers will keep fresh in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Freezing: Portion your applesauce into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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