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How to Make Applesauce in the Slow Cooker Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Sauce/Condiment
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This slow cooker applesauce recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to make delicious, naturally sweetened homemade applesauce with warm cinnamon and lemon notes. Utilizing the slow cooker ensures tender, flavorful apples that can be enjoyed chunky or smooth, making it a perfect versatile addition to your meals or snacks.

Ingredients

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Applesauce Ingredients

  • 8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 slice lemon peel
  • 5 teaspoons light brown sugar, unpacked
  • 1 stick cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the apples from sticking during the long cooking process.
  2. Add Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples, then place them inside the slow cooker crock evenly.
  3. Add Lemon Peel: Use a vegetable peeler to remove a single slice of lemon peel and add it to the apples in the slow cooker to impart a subtle citrus aroma.
  4. Add Lemon Juice: Pour 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice over the apples to brighten the flavors and help preserve the color.
  5. Add Brown Sugar: Sprinkle the brown sugar over the apples and gently stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
  6. Add Cinnamon Stick: Place the cinnamon stick on top of the mixture, then cover the slow cooker with its lid to lock in moisture and flavor.
  7. Cook Slowly: Set the slow cooker to the low heat setting and cook for 6 hours, stirring every 1 to 2 hours to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
  8. Remove Flavorings: After cooking, remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel slice from the applesauce.
  9. Adjust Texture: For chunky applesauce, serve immediately. For a smoother consistency, allow the mixture to cool and blend to your desired texture using a blender or immersion blender.
  10. Storage: Transfer the applesauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze after fully cooled for longer storage.

Notes

  • Use a mix of apple varieties for more complex flavors.
  • Adjust the amount of brown sugar depending on apple sweetness or personal preference.
  • Stirring periodically prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
  • The cinnamon stick and lemon peel can be omitted if desired, but add lovely flavor nuances.
  • Applesauce freezes well and can be taken straight from the freezer for use.

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