Crockpot Applesauce
Serves — 6
Homemade Crockpot Applesauce is hands down the best applesauce ever! It is a fix-it and forget-it Fall recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 apples peeled and quartered
- ½ cup and 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water (or ¼ cup water depending on apple size)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash and peel the apples. Chop the apples into quarters and add them to the crockpot.
- Add the white sugar, brown sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon to the crock pot. Gently stir to cover the apples.
- Cover the crockpot and cook for 3-4 hours on high.
- When the timer goes off, turn the crockpot off and let the apples cool for about 5 minutes.
- Remove almost all of the excess liquid from the crockpot before blending with an immersion blender.
- Serve warm or chilled, depending on preference.
Notes
Note: If you don't have an immersion blender, you can also mash the apples by hand, but you will have a bit of a chunky texture. You can also blend the apples in a blender.
Storage :
- To Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
- To Freeze: Applesauce can be frozen in Ziploc freezer bags or an airtight plastic container for up to 6 months. Place it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
- To Reheat: If you like your homemade applesauce warm, you can simply pop it in the microwave or heat it up in a saucepan on the stovetop.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg