Crockpot Applesauce
Crockpot applesauce is a cozy treat that tastes like fall. Super easy to make with just five simple ingredients, this recipe will make you look forward to apple season!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples approximately 6 to 7 large (any variety I used Gala and Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup water
- sugar optional to taste
Instructions
- Remove the cores (and peels, if desired) and cut apples into 1-inch pieces.
- Place apples in a crockpot. Add lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and water.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours, stirring once or twice, if desired. (Stirring is not necessary).
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to break down cooked apples into the desired texture for the applesauce. A blender will break down the peels quite a bit, but not fully. For a completely pureed applesauce, peel the apples before cooking.
Notes
If you are thinking about putting in added sugar, we would recommend you wait until the applesauce has finished cooking first before deciding if it isn't sweet enough.
Don’t overcook your applesauce, or the apples will start to lose their flavor.
A blender or food processor will break down the peels quite a bit, but not entirely.
For a smoother consistency, peel the apples before cooking.
Freeze in portion-sized containers and pop one out for a yummy snack or breakfast as needed.
Freeze in portion-sized containers and pop one out for a yummy snack or breakfast as needed.