Slow Cooker Applesauce
Slow Cooker Applesauce is so much better than anything you’ll find at the store. Made with fresh apples, a touch of brown and white sugar, and warm spices, this simple recipe has just the right amount of sweetness.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds mixed apples 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith, 1 1/2 pounds Gala, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel and chop apples into 1-inch pieces. Place in slow cooker.3 pounds mixed apples
- Add water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to slow cooker. Stir to combine. 3/4 cup water,1/3 cup brown sugar,1/3 cup granulated sugar,1 teaspoon ground cinnamon,1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg,1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove lid and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract. 2 tablespoons lemon juice,1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- For chunky applesauce, mash with potato masher to desired consistency. For smooth applesauce, use immersion blender or transfer to regular blender in batches.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
- Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
Pro Tip:
Don’t skip the lemon juice at the end. It brightens the flavor and helps keep the applesauce looking fresh.Nutrition
Calories: 70.1kcalCarbohydrates: 17.8gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.001gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 76.5mgPotassium: 18.3mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17.4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 11.3mgIron: 0.1mg
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