5 Amazing Hours for Perfect Slow Cooker Applesauce
Make simple, delicious homemade unsweetened applesauce right in your slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for parents looking for an easy, healthy snack for kids. Let your slow cooker do the work!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large apples (like Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Place the apple chunks and water into your slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the apples are very soft.
- Carefully mash the apples with a potato masher right in the slow cooker for a chunky texture, or use an immersion blender for a smoother sauce.
- Stir in cinnamon, if using.
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- You do not need to add sugar for this recipe, as the apples provide natural sweetness.
- For a tangier sauce, use more Granny Smith apples.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze portions for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://sundayflavor.com/slow-cooker-applesauce-recipe-kids/