Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce
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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples (about 8 cups when cut up)
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apples, then place in the slow cooker. Cut butter into chunks and place on top of the apples. Sprinkle on vanilla, 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.
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Notes
- For Leftovers: Homemade crockpot applesauce will last for up to a week stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- How To Freeze: 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg