This Crockpot Applesauce Recipe Is Perfect For Fall

If you think all applesauce is created equal, you probably haven’t tried this Crockpot Applesauce recipe. Pile sliced apples into your slow cooker, add some cinnamon and lemon juice, and in a few short hours, you’ll be digging into the best applesauce you’ve ever had (plus your house will smell amazing!)

The smell of warm apples and cinnamon is a hallmark of the fall season, and what better way to enjoy this seasonal aroma than by making a delicious cinnamon applesauce? It makes a great snack, or you use it in recipes that call for applesauce to take them to delicious new heights.

Slow Cooker Applesauce Ingredients

Apples

This applesauce crockpot recipe consists primarily of — you guessed it — apples. They’re an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants, and, when cooked, are easy to digest. Dietary fiber and pectin are good for your gut, making applesauce a healthy and nutritious food.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is prized for its warm, spicy aroma and flavor, and it has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities.

Lemon Juice

The acid in lemon juice helps protect the freshness of the apples and balances their natural sweetness. It gives the applesauce a delicious hint of bright citrus flavor.

How To Make Crockpot Applesauce

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs apples
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Start by peeling, coring, and slicing the apples. (I highly recommend using an apple peeler/corer/slicer for this step — it’s a huge time-saver!)

Since each apple comes out of the machine sliced in a spiral, all you need to do is cut it in half down the middle and you’ll have perfectly uniform slices with minimal waste and effort. (If you want to make applesauce with peels, disengage the peeler mechanism to keep them intact.)

Place the apple slices in your crockpot, add the cinnamon and lemon juice, and stir to combine.

Cook the apples on high heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. (Once an hour should be plenty.)

After cooking, you may need to mash the apples a bit to achieve your desired applesauce consistency. Use a potato masher for a chunky texture, or an immersion blender if you want it to be smooth.

“How fantastic! I can’t wait to try this. I use applesauce in place of oil in many recipes. Thanks for this easy tip!”

– OGT Reader Mary

How to Enjoy Leftovers

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Store your homemade applesauce in an airtight container at the back of your refrigerator for up to a week, or in your freezer for 6-9 months.

Freeze leftover applesauce in ice cube trays or in an airtight freezer bag.

To eat or use your frozen applesauce, thaw it in your fridge and enjoy.

Applesauce Ingredient Substitutes

Ingredient	Substitutes
Apples	Pears, peaches, or apricots
Cinnamon	Ground cardamom, ginger, or nutmeg
Lemon juice	Orange, pineapple, or grapefruit juice

Applesauce Serving Suggestions

Applesauce makes a great snack, dessert, or topping for French toast, pancakes, waffles, donuts, or banana bread. Enjoy it for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or at parties or family get-togethers.

Here are some other tasty ways to enjoy your homemade applesauce:

• Add it to plain or vanilla-flavored yogurt.
• Top it with nuts and fruit.
• Mix it into oatmeal.

Apple lovers, don’t miss these delicious apple recipes:

• Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Apple Dip
• Snickers Salad Recipe (With Apples And Cream Cheese)

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

This easy crockpot applesauce recipe shouldn’t be missed, especially if you live in an area known for its apples! Sprinkle some brown sugar on top and enjoy this transcendent homemade applesauce as a snack or side dish.

How do you use applesauce in your kitchen?