Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce
Transform your home into an autumn oasis with this Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe, a delightful blend of tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of lemon for a perfectly balanced flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of your slow cooker, you’ll create a naturally sweet, homemade treat that’s far better than store-bought. This recipe calls for six large apples and simple pantry staples like sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice, offering the flexibility to make it as chunky or smooth as you prefer. Perfect as a snack, dessert topping, or a side dish for pork chops, this fuss-free applesauce is the ultimate make-ahead comfort food. Plus, it’s a healthier way to enjoy the essence of fall, as it’s made from scratch with no artificial preservatives. Whether you’re new to slow cooking or a seasoned pro, this easy, family-friendly recipe is one you’ll turn to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large apples
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.
Place the chopped apples into the slow cooker.
Add the water, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice to the slow cooker. Stir everything together to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the apples are very soft.
Once cooked, use a potato masher for a chunky applesauce, or blend with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
Let the applesauce cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.9 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 165.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1460 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
