Crock Pot Applesauce

Slow-cooking apples and spices in your crock pot brings out the natural flavors without needing added sugars. While apples make us think of fall, we use this recipe year-round.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings half-cup servings

Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients

6 pounds apples about 12 large or 18 medium, peeled
1 tbsp nutmeg
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup water

Instructions

Cut apples into cubes, discarding the seeds and inner core. Put into crock pot.
Add remaining ingredients to crock pot.
Cook on high for one hour. Stir occasionally.
Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for another 6 hours.
If apples are not yet completely softened, continue cooking.
For chunky applesauce, mash with a potato masher to desired consistency. If you prefer smooth applesauce, use a blender.
Adjust the spices. Add sweetener, if desired.

Notes

Notes:

The extra sweetener is optional. We find that the longer cooking time brings out the natural sweetness of the apples, so don't use extra sugars.

This recipe is easy to adjust for larger or smaller amounts.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword apple

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