Crock Pot Applesauce flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg is so delicious. It’s an incredibly easy recipe because the slow cooker does all the work! Once you taste homemade applesauce, you’ll never buy the stuff from the store again.

Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce in a white bowl served with a silver spoon on a board with a black crock pot.

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I’ve been making homemade applesauce for years, and to be honest, I’ve never really thought much about the recipe until a reader asked me if I had one. I guess it slipped my mind because it’s one of those dishes that’s just become a staple in my “go-to” recipe list.

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Not only that, but I started making applesauce when the boys were little because they ate so much that it was easier to make a big batch and then enjoy it throughout the week. Then, over time, it became part of our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner lineup because homemade applesauce with holiday ham is absolute perfection!

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Slow Cooker Applesauce Recipe Ingredients

Chopped apple chunks with ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a black crock pot.

Apples – like use Granny Smith. You can use a combination of different apples depending on your desired level or sweetness.
Butter
Vanilla Extract
Brown Sugar
Ground Cinnamon – you can also use pumpkin pie spice for a more intense flavor.
Ground Nutmeg
Kosher Salt

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Best Apples For Homemade Applesauce

For this recipe, you can use almost any kind of apple. I use Granny Smith apples, which give great flavors and textures to my dish. Other varieties to consider:

Gala or Golden Delicious– sweet with a soft texture.
Fuji – readily available in the grocery store and great for cooking, baking, or eating as a snack.
Granny Smith – crisp and tart with a firm, crunchy texture.
Jonagold – mellow flavor that’s not too sweet and wonderful for baking and cooking.
Honeycrisp – juicy, sweet, and super crunchy.

Peeled apples, chopped apples and apples with brown sugar in a crock pot.

How To Make Apple Sauce In The Crock Pot

Peel and chop apples, then place in slow cooker. Cut the butter into chunks and place on top of the apples. Sprinkle on the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Place lid on crock pot and set to 3 hours on high.
At the end of cooking time, stir the apples, mash with the back of a spoon, then mix again. If a smoother texture is desired, use a potato masher or immersion blender to break up apples to the desired consistency.

Homemade applesauce in a black crock pot served with a wooden spoon.

How To Store And Save

Homemade crockpot applesauce will last for up to a week stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can You Freeze Applesauce?

Yes, you sure can! Make the applesauce per the directions and let it cool. Spoon it into freezer-safe containers and store it in the freezer for up to three months. To serve, let it thaw in the fridge overnight.

What To Serve With Applesauce

It’s one of the best “make ahead” side dishes ever, especially for the holidays. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve this yummy recipe:

Side Dish with Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs, Air Fryer Whole Chicken, or Skillet Beef Stew.

Holiday Dinners And Sunday Supper with Copycat Honey Baked Ham, Crock Pot Roasted Turkey, or Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Roast.

Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce in a white bowl served with a silver spoon on a board with green apples and cinnamon.

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