Easy homemade applesauce is made even simpler in the slow cooker!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course: snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: applesauce
Servings: 8cups
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 slow cooker
Ingredients
8-10large apples
juice from 1 lemon
1/4cuplight brown sugar
1/4cupapple cider
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
Instructions
Peel the apples and cut into 8 wedges. (or use the very handy apple slicer!)
Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to coat the apples thoroughly. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 5 hours or until the apples are soft.
When the apples have cooked, remove the lid and mash with a potato masher or fork until all the large chunks are broken up. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender if you like your applesauce pureed.
Transfer the applesauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
The applesauce can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
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Notes
Homemade Applesauce is best stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.Applesauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.