The ULTIMATE Slow Cooker Applesauce
This slow cooker apple sauce is the easiest, most hands-off way to make homemade apple sauce. With just apples, lemon juice, and a touch of water, you can create a naturally sweet, cozy fall treat. Customize it to your taste — chunky or smooth, sweet or spiced!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 38kcal
Equipment
- Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- peeler and corer
- knife
- mixing spoon
- immersion blender optional, for smooth texture
Ingredients
- 10 cups apple chunks peeled and cored (use Fuji, Granny Smith, or a mix)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4–1/3 cup sugar optional, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon, clove, and/or allspice optional for spiced apple sauce
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into large chunks.
- Place the apples into the insert of your slow cooker. Add the water and lemon juice.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
- Add sugar and optional spices, stirring to combine and break down the apples further.
- Continue cooking for one more hour on HIGH, for a total of 4 hours. Stir and mash to your desired consistency, or blend for a smoother texture.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7–10 days.
Notes
Tips:
• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
• Adjust sugar to taste — start with less and add more if needed.
• Add spices like cinnamon, clove, and allspice for a cozy fall twist.
• For a chunkier texture, mash by hand; for smooth apple sauce, blend until creamy. Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
• Adjust sugar to taste — start with less and add more if needed.
• Add spices like cinnamon, clove, and allspice for a cozy fall twist.
• For a chunkier texture, mash by hand; for smooth apple sauce, blend until creamy. Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.