Slow Cooked Cinnamon Applesauce
Indulge in the cozy, homemade comfort of Slow Cooked Cinnamon Applesauce, a recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a lusciously spiced treat. Made with naturally sweet apples like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala, this slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. Enhanced with a touch of ground cinnamon and a splash of lemon juice for brightness, this applesauce can be customized to your desired level of sweetness. Whether you prefer it chunky or silky smooth, the hands-off cooking process allows the apples to break down beautifully over four to five hours. Perfect as a snack, a wholesome side dish, or a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt, this easy applesauce recipe is a family-friendly favorite that can be served warm or chilled. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making it a great make-ahead option for busy weeks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large Apples (any sweet variety like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into evenly sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the apple chunks into the slow cooker. Sprinkle with the granulated sugar (if using), ground cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Pour the water into the slow cooker to prevent the apples from sticking and to help them cook down into a smooth consistency.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to 'Low'. Cook for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the apples cook evenly.
Once the apples are soft and tender, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash or puree the apples to your desired texture—chunky or smooth.
Taste the applesauce and adjust sweetness or cinnamon if needed.
Allow the applesauce to cool before transferring to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Serve warm or chilled as a snack, side dish, or topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1739 mg | 37% | |
*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.
