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This Slow Cooker Applesauce comes together quick!
I hope you are OK with another apple recipe – the barrel is getting close to being empty so bear with me as I might be having a couple more recipes! Last week when I asked if anyone had ideas for me – my friend Marcia from Flavor the Moments suggested a slow cooker recipe from one of her favorite bloggers. I have never thought of making applesauce in a crock pot so I was game!
So the idea for this recipe came from Inspiration Kitchen – I used the recipe as a guideline but did alter the spices to our liking. Let me tell you the aroma from the slow cooker was amazing – all appley (is that a word) combined with the spices of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg…. heavenly!
- 5 lbs of apples peeled, cored and sliced about 1/4″ thick then quartered (I used a sweeter apple but a tart apple would work well but you might want more brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (I use freshly grated)
- 1/2 cloves (optional)
- In a large bowl combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg then toss with the apples
- Set your slow cooker to high then add 1/2 cup water and the apples. Cover and let cook 4-5 hours until apples are soft
- Use an immersion blender to puree the apples to your liking (smooth or chunky)
The longest part was peeling and coring the apples. I have one of those apple machines but I was too lazy to dig for it but next time I will (because there will be a next time!)
I also understand that this will freeze well. I’m sure this batch will go quick so the next time I make it, I’ll plan to freeze some for a rainy snowy day!
Here’s a recap of the apple recipes I’ve made so far this fall
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
This looks delicious, Deb — there's nothing like homemade applesauce! You're so lucky you have all these apples, and I'm never tired of your apple recipes!
Kelly LifemadeSweeter says
Love homemade applesauce and I can just imagine how wonderful this smelled while it was cooking in the slow cooker. It looks fantastic, Deb!
Liz @ FloatingKitchen says
Oh I'm OK will ALL the apple recipes. Keep 'em coming! This looks fantastic, Deb!
Diane Balch says
Never made applesauce in a slow cooker. Wonderful idea. Pinned. Thanks for bringing this by Weekend Bites.
Lizzy T says
We make applesauce every year, but never in a slow cooker! Need to try it!
EZPZ Mealz says
I made 100 bottles of homemade applesauce a few years ago. I think we still have 99 of them. Haha my kids NEVER eat it, but when I look at this post, all I want to do is go make applesauce. Yours look much yummier than mine, and easier to make too. I think it is time for me to give it another try.
Cathy Trochelman says
Hooray for slow cooker applesauce! We love it!
Dawn says
I was wondering how long this will last in the mason jars? Do I put them in the fridge when done or leave in the pantry? I have never made apple sauce before, so it’s all new to me.
Deb Attinella says
Hi, I only used the Mason jars to store the applesauce – I would keep in refrigerator for about a week.