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Crockpot Applesauce

Crockpot Applesauce is a simple and comforting dish that turns fresh apples into a smooth, flavorful sauce with minimal effort. Cooked slowly in the crockpot, the apples break down and meld with spices, creating a warm, homemade applesauce that's perfect as a side dish or a snack. This easy recipe fills your kitchen with the cozy aroma of cinnamon and apples, making it a go-to for a delicious, homemade treat.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 8 apples
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Chop your apples into pieces, and place them into your crockpot. Make sure that you choose a crockpot that is an appropriate size for the apples you’re cooking. You always want your crockpot to be more than half full, and this particular crockpot wants it at least two-thirds full.
    8 apples
  • Place the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and any potential allspice on top of the apples. Add the lemon juice and water, then close the lid and turn your crockpot on low.
    1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 cup water
  • Let it sit for eight hours on that low setting, and your applesauce will be ready. You don’t need to stir the sugar and cinnamon into the apples, so don’t open that lid once you’ve placed it on.
  • By the end of eight hours, the apples will be cooked through. Open up the crock pot and stir gently to keep it nice and chunky.
  • This can be enjoyed warm right away, but it’s also great once it’s been chilled in the fridge.

Equipment

6 Quart Crock Pot
Chef's Knife
Chef's Knife
Bamboo Cutting Board
Bamboo Cutting Board

Notes

  • I don’t peel my apples before making this, but if you don’t like the skins, feel free to peel them first.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.5mg

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.