Crockpot Applesauce
Crockpot applesauce is an easy, hands-off recipe that transforms fresh apples into a warm, naturally sweet, and perfectly spiced treat. Whether smooth or chunky, it’s a comforting and healthy option for snacking, baking, or serving alongside meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6–8 hours 15 minutes or 3–4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings (about 6 cups)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apples (a mix of sweet and tart, such as Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup water or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup (to taste)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cloves
Instructions
- Peel, core, and roughly chop the apples.
- Place apples in the crockpot.
- Add water or apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and optional sweeteners or spices.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until apples are soft.
- For chunky applesauce, mash with a potato masher. For smooth applesauce, blend using an immersion or regular blender.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Use a mix of apple varieties for balanced flavor.Skip added sugar for a naturally sweet, baby-friendly version.Let cook uncovered at the end to thicken, if needed.Add butter at the end for extra richness.Great for baking, topping oatmeal, or eating as-is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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