How to Make Applesauce in the Slow Cooker
Learn How to Make Applesauce in the Slow Cooker using this simple tutorial featuring fresh apples, a hint of lemon, cinnamon, and brown sugar!
Servings: 12
Calories: 69kcal
Equipment
- Vegetable Peeler
- Knife
Ingredients
- 8 apples medium
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 slice lemon peel
- 5 tsp light brown sugar unpacked
- 1 stick cinnamon
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray
- Peel, core, and slice your apples and place inside the slow cooker.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel a single slice of peel from the lemon and drop into the slow cooker with the apples
- Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice over the apples from the lemon you just peeled
- Add the brown sugar then stir to mix all ingredients with the apples
- Place your cinnamon stick in the slow cooker with the mixture, then place the lid to seal.
- Set your slow cooker to low heat setting and cook for 6 hours stirring every 1-2 hours.
- Once done cooking, remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
- If you like a chunky applesauce, then leave as is to serve. If you prefer smooth, allow it to cool before blending to the desired texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for future use once completely cooled.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg