Slow Cooker Spiced Applesauce Crock Pot
Transform your kitchen with the comforting aroma of homemade *Slow Cooker Spiced Applesauce*. This easy crock pot recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh apples with the warm, earthy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional allspice. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the work, gently simmering the apples into a velvety, perfectly spiced sauce. A touch of lemon juice keeps the flavors bright, while a hint of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of your apple medley. Serve this versatile applesauce warm alongside pork chops, chilled as a healthy snack, or even as a topping for oatmeal or ice cream. It’s a cozy, make-ahead treat that can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage. Perfect for fall and beyond, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground allspice (optional)
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop enough apples to yield six cups. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
Place the chopped apples into the slow cooker.
Add the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and OPTIONAL ground allspice onto the apples.
Pour in the water and sprinkle the lemon juice over the top to prevent the apples from browning.
Stir the mixture gently to evenly distribute the spices and liquid.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
After the cooking time is up, use a potato masher or a wooden spoon to mash the apples to your desired texture. For smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender or transfer it in batches to a blender.
Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar, if needed.
Allow the applesauce to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.8 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1562 mg | 33% | |
*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.
