Applesauce Crock Pot Recipe

Warm up your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of homemade applesauce, slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot! This comforting recipe, inspired by the Sunset Crockery cookbook, pairs beautifully with roast pork but is equally delicious on its own. Enjoy a perfectly spiced, melt-in-your-mouth applesauce in just a few hours of effortless cooking.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 440 mins
Calories 103.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.5 (17 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applesauce Crock Pot

  • 6 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 6 cups sliced)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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How to Make Applesauce Crock Pot

  1. Peel, core, and slice approximately 6 medium apples (about 6 cups sliced).
  2. Place apple slices in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle 1/2 cup granulated sugar over the apples.
  4. Gently insert 1 cinnamon stick among the apple slices.
  5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice evenly over the apples.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 to 8 hours, or until apples are very tender and have formed a thick sauce.
  7. Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
  8. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g