Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce
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Whenever I am given apples – this recipe is my go-to!
Making Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce
What apples are best for easy homemade cinnamon applesauce?
Crockpot applesauce without sugar relies on the quality of the apples for the sweetness. You can go with tart apples like granny smith or sweet apples like honey crisp or red or golden delicious varieties. Using a mix of tart and sweet is also fun to try. Look for apples that are fresh and not too soft.
I typically do a mixture of both tart and sweet apples.
Do you have to peel apples for homemade applesauce?
Ingredients for crockpot cinnamon applesauce
You don’t need much for making homemade slow cooker apple sauce. Simple to make. Easy to shop for. Just make sure your apples are nice and ripe but not too ripe.
- Apples – your choice, just remember the tartness of the apples will be the outcome of the sauce!
- Cinnamon Sticks – while cinnamon sticks can be found in the spice section of your local market.
- Lemon Peel & Juice – The lemon peel and juice is like nature’s “fruit fresh!” Keeps the apples from browning. It won’t cause the sauce to be too tart, I promise!
How do you make homemade cinnamon applesauce in a crockpot?
Homemade crockpot applesauce requires only a bit of prep. If you decide on keeping the skins on, then prep goes as quickly as you core your apples.
Add your lemon peels, juice, apples, and cinnamon sticks to your crockpot. You can dial-up or down the cinnamon according to your own tastes.
I want to taste the cinnamon accent, but I still want to taste the apples too. Over the years, I have played around with it. The first time I used 4 sticks of cinnamon, and I found it too overpowering. These days I typically use two. It’s all personal preference in the cinnamon applesauce game.
Let the slow cooker work its magic. As the apples break down and become saucy, make sure to stir and taste. When you have the right consistency and the flavor is just right, then cut the heat.
Can you overcook the apples?
In a slow cooker or Crock-Pot, most likely won’t risk burning the apples, but you can lose flavor if they overcook. That right there demonstrates everything wrong with most store-bought applesauce; it gets cooked to death. With crockpot apple sauce, you should just do a couple of taste tests along the way. Then, you make sure the perfect texture and maximum flavor results in perfect applesauce.
The apples turn brown as they caramelize and that is a good thing!
Once the apples get soft enough, then you can easily apply a stick blender to get just the right consistency. You might want a bit of chunkiness, or very smooth. Either way, it tastes great!
Make sure to taste homemade apple sauce to check doneness. That way you can measure the texture and the taste to make it just right.
Note: If you are making homemade applesauce for baby food, then make sure it is nice and smooth and leave the cinnamon out.
How long does Homemade Applesauce Keep?
Store applesauce in the fridge in jars with lids for up to ten days. This sauce can be frozen in freezer bags. Consume within 3 months.
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Recipes that Use Applesauce
Aside from eating this crockpot cinnamon applesauce with a spoon – here are some great recipes that you could use it in:
- Applesauce Bread with Chocolate Chips (pictured above)
- Banana Applesauce Oatmeal Bread
- Applesauce Coffee Cake
- Applesauce Oatmeal Bread
- Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Have extra apples? Make these Recipes!
- Fresh Apple Cake (pictured above)
- Homemade Caramel Apples (Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company Copy Cat)
- Crockpot Apple Butter
- Apple Pie Spice
- Apple Pecan Bread Pudding
- Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Caramel Apples
- Caramel Apple Dip
- Caramel Apple Tea Cake
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Crock Pot AppleSauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10-12 apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks I personally think that two is plenty!
- 1/4 of a lemon's peel
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core and slice 10-12 apples. If your apples are really small, use more.
- Place apples, cinnamon sticks and lemon peel in the crock pot.
- Drizzle with the lemon juice.
- Set pot to low and cook about 5-6 hours.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and lemon peel.
- Using a hand blender (or regular blender works, too) blend apples.
- I thought it was pretty good warm, my kids preferred it cold.
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Looks great! I am so glad you liked the applesauce!!
This is an AWESOME recipe! It made my house smell AMAZING and the applesauce was SO much tastier than store bought! We also liked it so much better cold! Thanks for the great recipe! <3
I love this recipe so much. It’s great that there is no added sugar and the cinnamon and lemon peel really elevate everything. Delicious!
I had no clue how easy it was to make homemade applesauce! Way better than store bought. Thanks for the recipe!
This is the best applesauce recipe ever! So easy and delicious.
I love cinnamon and apples together. Such an easy recipe and perfect for freezing.
I am yet to try apple sauce in my kitchen, those hint of cinnamon takes it over the top. Looks so delicious.
Yum! I’ve been looking for a simple apple sauce recipe, I can’t wait to make this! Thank you!!
I can’t believe how easy it is to make! I’ll be making applesauce from now on!
I usually make my applesauce on the stovetop so it will be interesting to try out this crockpot version.
Very easy and straightforward recipe, thank you.
We love apple sauce – so many uses for it. Doing it in the slow cooker is a great idea.
I just made this Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce, and it turned out amazing! The aroma in my kitchen while it was cooking was heavenly. I love how easy it was to make, and the flavor is just perfect. I’ll definitely be making this again! Thank you for the recipe!
I just tried the Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce recipe, and it turned out amazing! The flavors are so rich and it was super easy to make. Perfect for fall – I’ll definitely be making this again! Thanks for sharing!
Happy that you enjoyed it! 🙂