Applesauce in the Crock-Pot
There’s nothing better than homemade applesauce in the Crock-Pot! It’s easy and delcious!
This means I need some serious shortcuts over the next 9 days. My biggest time saver of all time happens to be my Crock-pot. If I could marry it and live happily ever after, I just might.
I know what you’re thinking, “oh man, peeling all of those apples is quite the undertaking and is definitely not time-saving”, and you’re absolutely right! Which is why I don’t peel them. Not a single one. I just wash them (really well), chop them up, and throw them in the Crock-Pot with the rest of the ingredients and let it go. It really is that simple.
It is (hands down) the best applause you’ll ever eat!
Kristine’s tip: If you find the texture a bit to coarse, just process the applesauce in the food processor for a few minutes prior to jarring it up.
Applesauce in the Crock-Pot
Ingredients
- 6 apples, chopped (I used Gala)
- 1/2 cup 100% pineapple juice
- 1-2 TBS honey
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash apples and chop them into 1 inch chunks.
- Place chopped apples and the cinnamon stick in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Pour the pineapple juice over the apples.
- Drizzle honey over apples and pineapple juice.
- Sprinkle nutmeg over the top.
- Cook on high for 4 hours.
To mash apples
- Remove the cinnamon stick and add the ground cinnamon.
- Mash apples with a potato masher to the desired consistency or if you like smoother applause, pour apples into a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add honey as needed if added sweetness is desired.
- Store in airtight containers or freeze.
Nutrition
Looking for other apple recipes? Try these homemade apple cinnamon rollups or this easy apple butter, they’re both delicious!
About Kristine
Kristine is a self-taught cookie baker and photographer. She's passionate about finding time for everything and making baking, crafting and homemaking simple. More...
How long will it last if I don’t freeze iit??
Hi Marisa! I would only keep it a week or so in the fridge. 🙂