Naturally sweet and delicious, nothing is easier to make than Slow Cooker Applesauce. All you need are apples and some cinnamon if you feel fancy!
I feel like a fraud for even sharing this “recipe” because, well, it’s not really a recipe. It calls for one ingredient — or two, tops, if you’re feelin’ fancy.
But here’s the thing: It’s crazy easy and oh-so-delicious.
So delicious, in fact, that my child adores it, too.
Other recipes with apples that we adore this time of year: 40 Fall Apple Recipes for Apple Season | Vegan Breakfast Apple Crisp | Apple Chai Spiced Yogurt Parfaits | Spiced Apple Upside Down Cake with Bourbon Caramel Glaze | Shredded Applesauce Chicken Sliders with Brussels Sprouts Apple Slaw
Crocktober is in full-swing at my pal Stephanie’s blog, and I wanted to add a little something to the mix since I’m using my slow cooker so much more these days than before Lady Baby was born.
Slow cooker meals and sides are so fantastic because I don’t have to think about what we’re having for dinner (or lunch!)
Needless to say, this slow cooker applesauce has become a family favorite.
I’ve always been a fan of unsweetened applesauce — I use it all the time in baked goods and keep it on hand in my fridge because it makes for a nice afternoon snack. When Lady Baby became interested in solid foods, and we got the go-ahead from our pediatrician to experiment with food, I researched and made little puree mixes for her. Once she acclimated to different textures and different fruits and vegetables, I knew I wanted to introduce her to applesauce.
And what better way to introduce your child to applesauce than purchasing two huge bags of apples, then cooking them down in the slow cooker to create the most decadent, flavorful applesauce?
(Yes, I realize I could’ve easily purchased the store-bought kind for her, and it would’ve been fine. Since I love to make things from scratch and had a little bit of time on my hands one day to make this, I gave it a shot. And she adored it!)
While this recipe isn’t as fancy as some of the others that have been shared this month, it’s chock full of apple goodness and naturally sweet. It’s crazy simple to put together. And it’s something you that requires no work on your end after peeling, coring and slicing the apples.
Basically: This is a good recipe that anyone can make.
Added bonus: This is an easy recipe (that’s not really a “recipe” since it requires no other ingredients other than apples!) that anyone can make.
Here’s how you do it:
Slow Cooker Applesauce
Naturally sweet and delicious, nothing is easier to make than Slow Cooker Applesauce. All you need are apples and some cinnamon if you’re feeling fancy!
- 7 1/2 lbs . apples ((your choice of variety!))
- 2 sticks cinnamon (, optional)
- Peel, core and dice the apples.
- Place the apples in the slow cooker.
- Add the cinnamon (if adding!)
- Cook for 8-12 hours on low, or until apples have fallen apart and are the desired consistency.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze into cubes/plastic containers.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshines says
Yes! Isn’t it the best!!! I’m so glad I made some this year!
Erin says
It REALLY is the best! And it’s so darn easy! And so darn delicious! I’m glad you made some this year, too. I’m totally doing this yearly now. Maybe even more often than yearly because homemade applesauce is the best.
Lily says
Genius is always simple! Yum!
Erin says
Right?! Major yum. And the more I cook, the more I learn that simple is always wonderful.
Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers says
You are brilliant!! I have one of those fancy apple peeler corer slicer gadgets we got for our wedding that I pretty much only use for making apple pies or fancy french fries. They will make quick work of the 5 lbs of honeycrisp apples I have in my fridge, so I’m totally making this overnight tomorrow!
Erin says
Thanks, Stephanie! I’m excited that you’re gonna get to use your fancy apple peeler corer slicer gadgets when you whip up this homemade applesauce! And honeycrisps? THE BEST. I used those for this — and have since made it twice — and it’s so good and easy and delicious. And I love that my daughter adores it, too! Enjoy!
Sybil says
Just got a slow cooker and I’m totally making this!
Erin says
I hope you enjoy it, Sybil! A slow cooker is the BEST thing to have in your kitchen!
Aarika says
I love homemade applesauce and creating it in a slow-cooker is a brilliant idea. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Erin says
Thanks, Aarika! Slow cooker stuff is just so easy, as is this applesauce recipe. If you give it a try, I hope you enjoy it!