Description
This easy crockpot applesauce recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy homemade applesauce with minimal effort. Using a slow cooker, you can create a naturally sweet and flavorful applesauce, perfect as a snack, dessert, or versatile ingredient in other recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6–7 large apples (about 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel the apples: Use a paring knife or vegetable peeler to carefully remove the skin from each apple.
- Dice the apples: Cut the peeled apples into even 1 to 1½-inch chunks to ensure consistent cooking.
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the diced apples into the crockpot.
- Add flavorings and cook: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, and water. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the apples are very soft and tender.
- Mash or blend: For chunky applesauce, mash the cooked apples with a potato masher. For a smoother consistency, blend the mixture with an immersion blender.
- Cool and store: Let the applesauce cool completely, then transfer to mason jars or airtight storage containers. Refrigerate and consume within 1-2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples (such as Fuji, Gala, and Granny Smith) for a balanced flavor.
- Adjust cinnamon to taste or add other spices like nutmeg or cloves for extra warmth.
- Use fresh lemon juice to prevent apples from browning and to add brightness.
- If you prefer no added sugar, this recipe relies on the natural sweetness of the apples.
- Use a food mill or regular blender if you don’t have an immersion blender for smooth applesauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on LOW or 2.5 hours on HIGH
- Category: Side Dish, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 122 grams)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy crockpot applesauce, homemade applesauce, slow cooker applesauce, no sugar applesauce, healthy snack
