Easy Crockpot Applesauce
Homemade crockpot applesauce is so easy to make and comes out deliciously smooth and flavorful. Just add your chopped apples - no peeling needed - and then set it and forget it!
Yield: 7 cups
Ingredients
- 4.5-5 lbs. apples (about 7 medium apples, see notes)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Core and roughly chop the apples. (You can leave the peel on.) Place apples in the insert of a slow cooker and add water.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, until the apples are very tender.
- Use an immersion blender — or transfer apple mixture to a blender - and blend until smooth, or until desired consistency. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Let cool and then serve or store until ready to use. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 4 to 6 months.
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Notes
Apples: You’ll need about 4.5 to 5 pounds of apples, which is about 7 medium-sized apples. I usually use Gala but Red Delicious, Braeburn, Jonagolds, Melrose, Rome and even Honey Crisp will work. You can also use a mix of different apple varieties.
Consistency: We like a really smooth applesauce, so I blend mine completely. You could also leave it a little chunky if that’s how you like it.
Blender: You can transfer the cooked apples from your slow cooker to a blender and blend that way. Or you can use an immersion blender and just blend them right in the slow cooker insert.
Spices: Want to spice it up? You can add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the apples before they cook, if you want to add some extra flavor.
Canning: You can can this applesauce for storage, too. Just be sure to follow the directions for your canning equipment.
Baby food: If you are making this for your little one, you can check out my post on how to make baby food purees, which includes tons of FAQs about how to make homemade baby food, how to store it, safety tips and more. Also check out these baby food combinations for more ways to incorporate applesauce with other foods for your baby.
Apple butter: If you'd like to make apple butter, you just need to add a few spices at the beginning and let this continue to cook again after you've blended it. See the full recipe for details.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 48kcal
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