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Slow Cooker Applesauce

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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 38
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • peeler and corer
  • knife
  • mixing spoon
  • immersion blender optional, for smooth texture

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and dice the apples into large chunks.
  2. Place the apples into the insert of your slow cooker. Add the water and lemon juice.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
  4. Add sugar and optional spices, stirring to combine and break down the apples further.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.