Easy Applesauce Crock Pot Recipe

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This Easy Applesauce Crock Pot Recipe is perfect for fall. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook! You’ll have delicious applesauce to enjoy with your family. Plus, it’s a great way to use up those extra apples from your apple picking trip. 

There’s nothing quite like homemade applesauce. And this recipe for the best Crock Pot applesauce is so simple and delicious, you’ll be making it all season long! Just 4 ingredients are all you need for this sweet and flavorful applesauce. 

Applesauce Crock pot

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Crockpot Applesauce 4 Ingredients

How To Make Crock Pot Applesauce

  • Peel and core apples. Cut into fourths and place in a crock pot. Add in sugar and cinnamon, stirring to combine. Add in water.
  • Cover with the crock pot lid. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the apples are very soft. 

Does This Applesauce Have Lemon Juice?

No, Lemon juice protects the apples from oxidation, which means it keeps the slices from turning brown by acting as a barrier between the apple’s flesh and the air. Because we are cooking with the lid at a higher temperature this step is not necessarily needed.  You can toss the apples in 2 tbsp of lemon juice if you prefer though.

Can You Use Crock Pot Applesauce For Canning?

The fruits and veggies are cooked down in a  Crock-Pot. If you want to can the applesauce in this recipe I would suggest you read this article from the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Can You Make Applesauce In An Instant Pot?

Yep, you can! I have two different recipes you can try! Both are Linked Below.

What Can You Use Applesauce As A Substitute For?

Unsweetened applesauce works well as a substitute for oil in baked products such as muffins, cakes, and breads because it keeps the item moist without adding any additional saturated fats. Furthermore, unsweetened applesauce contains naturally occurring sugars that are already sweet, obviating the need for additional sugar in the dish.

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Other Applesauce Recipes You Should Try:

Things you might need to freeze your leftover applesauce:

Try these muffins from our friend over at A Spicy Perspective. 

Applesauce muffins with fresh pear dabbled about make great afternoon snacks and quick grab-and-go breakfasts. 

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy applesauce recipe, this is it! With only four ingredients, it’s simple to make. Just toss everything in the crockpot and let it cook. You can enjoy your homemade applesauce with pork chops, chicken, or just eat it plain. Give this Easy Applesauce Crockpot Recipe a try today!

Easy Applesauce Crock Pot Recipe

Easy Applesauce Crock Pot Recipe

Yield: 8 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Keepin' it easy with this applesauce crockpot recipe - just set it and forget it!

Ingredients

  • 12 Golden Delicious Apples
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Peel and core apples. Cut into fourths and place in a slow cooker. Add in sugar and cinnamon, stirring to combine. Add in water.
  2. Cover with the slow cooker lid. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the apples are soft.
  3. Eat immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Stir the apples every hour

Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 193Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 6mgCarbohydrates 47gFiber 6gSugar 38gProtein 1g

I am not a nutritionist. All nutrition values have been automatically generated. If you have questions, please have a professional look at the ingredients and help you with new values.

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