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Slow Cooker Applesauce with Cinnamon Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (approximately 6 cups)
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe is a simple, no-sugar-added way to enjoy homemade applesauce with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors from Granny Smith and Fuji apples. The slow cooker gently softens the apples, infusing them with warm cinnamon and bright lemon juice, resulting in a naturally sweet and comforting treat that’s perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Apples

  • 1.5 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
  • 1.5 pounds Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes

Other Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ – ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Wash, peel, core, and cut both Granny Smith and Fuji apples into cubes, measuring 1.5 pounds of each variety to ensure a nice balance of tartness and sweetness.
  2. Add ingredients to slow cooker: Place the cubed apples into the basin of your 6-8 quart slow cooker. Add the water, fresh lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Stir everything together to combine the flavors evenly.
  3. Cook the apples: Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, depending on your time availability. If possible, stir occasionally to help the apples cook evenly.
  4. Texture adjustment: Once the apples are very soft, break them apart using a spoon or meat chopper to maintain some chunkiness. For a smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender to puree to your preferred consistency.
  5. Sweeten if desired: Taste the applesauce and add light brown sugar between ⅛ to ¼ cup if you prefer it sweeter. Stir well to incorporate.
  6. Serve or store: Enjoy the applesauce warm, or allow it to cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for later use.

Notes

  • The calming aroma of cinnamon and cooked apples filling your home makes this applesauce recipe a cozy favorite, especially in cooler months.
  • This recipe is mostly hands-off after preparation, ideal for busy days—just let the slow cooker do the work.
  • If you prefer a no sugar added version, omit the brown sugar entirely; the Fuji apples provide natural sweetness.
  • Using a combination of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Fuji) apples creates a balanced flavor without needing extra sugar.
  • The applesauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
  • Calories: 137 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/slow-cooker-applesauce-with-cinnamon-recipe/