Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce
Homemade Applesauce made in a slow cooker makes an easy, delicious, and sweet side dish.
Servings 6 cups
Calories 154kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
- 1.5 pounds fuji apples peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed, optional
Instructions
- Place the cubed apples into a 6 to 8 quart slow cooker.
- Add the water, lemon juice, and cinnamon, stir to combine.
- Place on low heat 5-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally if you can.
- Once the apples are very soft, you can break them up with a spoon if you like chunky applesauce or use an immersion blender to make it smooth.
- Taste and add brown sugar if desired; I suggest adding up to ¼ cup. Serve warm or allow it to come to room temperature, place in an airtight container and chill.
Notes
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- Weighing Apples - Weigh the apples AFTER they have been peeled and cored. You want 1 & ½ pounds of both varieties.
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- Types of Apples - You can use any variety of apples you like; we find Granny Smith and Fuji make a fantastic combo. Some other suggestions: McIntosh, Golden Delicious, and Honeycrisp.
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- Cooked Applesauce - The amount of applesauce you are leftover with depends on how long it cooks for, the longer it cooks, the more it will reduce.
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- Versatile - Applesauce can be served hot or cold.
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- More Ideas - Add apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, or a little nutmeg for a twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg
