Crockpot Applesauce
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
Crockpot Applesauce
Description
This Crockpot Applesauce recipe combines thickly sliced honeycrisp apples with brown sugar and apple pie spice in a slow cooker, cooking on high for about five hours. The long, gentle cooking breaks down the apples fully. After cooking, the sauce can be lightly mashed to retain some chunkiness or pureed in a blender for a smooth consistency. The balance of sweetness depends on the apple variety and can be adjusted near the end of cooking by adding sugar or spices. The slow cooker method requires little active time, simply setting ingredients in the pot and letting them cook.
Homemade applesauce is versatile for serving with pork, breakfast items, or snacks, and preserves the fresh apple flavor enhanced by warm spices.
Once cooled, the applesauce can be refrigerated or frozen in airtight containers for up to six months, allowing for convenient storage and use.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds honeycrisp apples peeled, cored and cut into thick slices (about 12 medium apples)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours.
- If you prefer a slightly chunky applesauce as pictured simply stir and mash the apples with a large spoon.
- If you prefer smooth applesauce, transfer the cooled applesauce to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Store applesauce in an airtight container within the refrigerator or freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Taste the applesauce about an hour before it finishes cooking and adjust sugar and spices as needed depending on apple sweetness.
- This recipe is not tested for canning; store leftovers in the refrigerator and use within a few days or freeze for up to 6 months.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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