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Slow cooker applesauce in a small blue bowl with a spoon next to it and apples in the background.
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5 from 3 votes

Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce

This 3-ingredient crockpot cinnamon applesauce will make your entire home smell delicious! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon applesauce, easy homemade applesauce, slow cooker applesauce
Servings: 6 servings (1/2 cup per serving)
Calories: 162kcal
Author: Polly Conner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 apples, peeled* and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces any variety
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water or apple cider
  • *Alternately leave the peel on and then use an immersion blender at the end.

Instructions

  • Stir together the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water together in a crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Mash with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender to desired consistency. Eat warm or cold. Store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Notes

  • Apples that are slightly tart and firm, such as Granny Smith, Jonathan, or McIntosh, work best for this recipe. For a more complex flavor, try using a mix of different apple varieties.
  • If blending the sauce after cooking, be careful not to over blend. It can turn into baby food quickly!
  • The apples can overcook in the crockpot, becoming darker and taking on a caramelized flavor. So keep an eye on them and turn off the slow cooker once they are soft enough to mash.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 34g