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4.29 from 35 votes

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Easy 4 ingredient Slow Cooker Applesauce - the ideal kid-friendly recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker applesauce, best homemade applesauce, kid friendly recipe, slow cooker recipe, crockpot recipe,
Servings: 8
Calories:

Equipment

  • slow cooker/crockpot

Ingredients

  • 6 medium apples use a variety of sweet and tart
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Peel, core and dice the apples into similar sizes then add to the slow cooker.
  • Top with lemon juice, brown sugar and cinnamon then pour water over the top and stir.
  • Cover and simmer 3 1/2 to 4 hours on high. 
  • For CHUNKY applesauce, gently stir when it's finished cooking. For SMOOTH applesauce, use a whisk, potato masher or immersion for desired consistency.
  • Cool completely then transfer to mason jars or other sealed containers. It'll keep in the fridge up to 10 days.

Notes

You can also freeze this applesauce. Cool completely then transfer a freezer-safe container or freezer bags, removing as much air as possible. For best flavor, eat within 3 months.