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Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

October 10, 2016 By Aileen 26 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Collage photo featuring red and green apples next to a glass dish of crockpot applesauce and the words "easy crockpot applesauce"

You are going to love this crockpot applesauce recipe! It is the easiest recipe for crockpot applesauce that you will want to make again and again each year!

Crockpot applesauce is one of those things that is perfect to make in the fall when the apples are abundant, fresh, and affordable. Last year, I made applesauce on the stove and took the time to water bath can the applesauce.

Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce is the perfect apple recipe for fall. aileencooks.com

Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

This year, I decided to skip the canning step since we eat it fast enough to not need it to be canned. Canning is a lot of fun, but being pregnant and now having a newborn limits my free time in the kitchen and canning just takes too long. Hopefully, I can get back on my canning hobby next year. (Update: I have also made it instant pot applesauce and it was delicious!)

This crockpot cinnamon applesauce recipe is just the right amount for my family of four. It gives us enough applesauce to snack on for a few days without feeling like we have to eat applesauce with every meal. It’s sweet and satisfying and makes the perfect after school snack or fun side dish (try it with this slow cooker pork).

We love our apple recipes and have shared many tasty recipes over the years, including: Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake, Instant Pot Apple Dumplings, Cinnamon Apple Crisp (Freezer Friendly), and Make-Ahead Baked Oatmeal with Apples. 

What Apple makes the best applesauce?

Softer apples like golden delicious and fuji are wonderful because they break down faster. But you really can’t go wrong with any variety of apples. They all taste great in applesauce!

Keep in mind that the more tart apples will yield a tarter applesauce and a sweeter apple will make a sweet applesauce. I recommend just taste testing and adding additional sweetener, as needed. We use a combination of gala and Granny Smith apples in this crockpot applesauce recipe because they are my favorite combination.

Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce is the perfect apple recipe for fall. aileencooks.com

How to make applesauce in a crockpot?

Making applesauce in a crockpot is really easy! After you make it a couple of times, you may not even need to follow a recipe. It is very forgiving!

  1. Peel and core your apples.
  2. Toss apples in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Combine apples, water, and sugar in your crockpot or slow cooker.
  4. Cook the apples on low for 4 hours. This is just enough time to turn them into sauce and make them nice and soft.
  5. Remove the lid and mash the applesauce with a potato masher. 
  6. For a smoother applesauce, you can puree them with an immersion blender or in a countertop blender. 
  7. Serve warm or chill and serve. 
  8. Refrigerate leftovers and use within 10 days or freeze for long-term storage.

Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce is the perfect apple recipe for fall. aileencooks.com

Can you overcook applesauce?

Yes, but it takes a while. If you cooked your applesauce in the crockpot all day and forgot about it, it may turn into apple butter which is also devious, but is a slightly different consistency.

Can you freeze applesauce?

Yes you can freeze applesauce. It can be frozen in freezer safe containers, freezer bags, or glass jars. If using glass, make sure you leave at least 1 inch of space at the top as the applesauce will expand as it freezes and could cause the glass to break if overfilled.

Do you need to refrigerate applesauce?

Yes. This crockpot applesauce recipe needs to be refrigerated or frozen. It cannot be left out overnight. 

You may also like instant pot strawberry applesauce

Crockpot Applesauce Recipe
Yield: Serves 6

Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

You are going to love this crockpot applesauce recipe! It is the easiest recipe for crockpot applesauce that you will want to make again and again each year!

Ingredients

  • 4 Granny Smith apples
  • 4 Gala apples
  • 1 teaspoon fruit fresh or lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
  2. Toss the apples with the fruit fresh or lemon juice.
  3. Place the apples in the slow cooker. Top with water, sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. Mix so the apples are evenly coated with the cinnamon and sugar.
  5. Cook on LOW 4 hours.
  6. Remove lid and mash the apples until they look like sauce.
  7. Serve warm crockpot applesauce warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1 cup

Amount Per Serving Calories 174 Total Fat 0g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 4mg Carbohydrates 43g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 5g Sugar 36g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 1g
Nutrition information is an estimate.
© aileencooks.com
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish
You are going to love this crockpot applesauce recipe! It is the easiest recipe for crockpot applesauce that you will want to make again and again each year!

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Comments

  1. candy

    October 11, 2016 at 6:49 am

    I always make some of my applesauce with cinnamon and some without. That way everyone is happy.

    Reply
    • Aileen

      October 11, 2016 at 8:20 am

      Candy, that’s a good idea!

      Reply
  2. Samantha @ Momma Wants Java

    October 11, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Wow! I don’t know why, but I was under the impression making applesauce was really complicated. This looks so easy, and I bet it makes the house smell amazing! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Aileen

      October 11, 2016 at 8:21 am

      So easy! I bet your littles would love it. ☺️

      Reply
  3. Madeline

    October 11, 2016 at 8:15 am

    I’ve only made homemade applesauce once, but it was so delicious! I love your version here because it sounds easy and I love the addition of cinnamon

    Reply
    • Aileen

      October 11, 2016 at 8:21 am

      The crockpot is definitely the easiest route. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Laina Turner

    October 11, 2016 at 8:54 am

    My family loves applesauce and I love anything that goes in a crockpot. Makes my life easier.

    Reply
  5. Melissa

    October 11, 2016 at 9:35 am

    This makes me want cinnamon applesauce! Yum.

    Reply
  6. Ashley

    October 11, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Yum! I don’t have a crockpot but now I’m thinking I definitely need one!

    Reply
  7. Bella

    October 11, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Oh my this looks so good!! I love using my crockpot!

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    Reply
  8. Naya @ Lactivist in Louboutins

    October 11, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I always seem to use my crockpot way more in the fall, but have never made applesauce in it. I always thought it was complicated, but your recipe makes it so simple. I pinned this so I can try it soon!

    Reply
  9. Jessica Bradshaw

    October 11, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    YUM!! I love applesauce. This looks perfect for this fall.

    Reply
  10. Ashley

    October 11, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Yum! I’ve been looking for a easy applesauce recipe! This one looks delicious!

    xo Ashley

    Reply
  11. Julie

    October 11, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    This looks quite delicious and makes me want to head to the apple orchards to pick some apples!

    Reply
  12. Cait Weingartner

    October 12, 2016 at 12:08 am

    Oh yum! I went apple picking last weekend, and now I know just what to do with the excess of abundance. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Morgan

    October 12, 2016 at 3:56 am

    Great recipe! Love crockpot cooking!

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    Reply
  14. Chrissy

    October 12, 2016 at 6:58 am

    Oh My YUM!! Looks delicious!!!

    Reply
  15. Liz

    October 12, 2016 at 7:45 am

    This look so delicious!!

    Reply
  16. Lauren

    October 12, 2016 at 8:25 am

    My kids love applesauce, but I have never tried to make my own. This looks easy enough for even me! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Molly

    October 12, 2016 at 9:30 am

    YUM! My kids love applesauce and this sounds really delicious!

    Reply
  18. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    October 12, 2016 at 11:42 am

    YUM!! I can imagine how good your house smelled while this was cooking!

    Reply
  19. Emily

    October 12, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    I’ve never made applesauce before. It looks so delicious!

    Reply
  20. Tara

    October 19, 2016 at 7:57 am

    I do the same recipe on the stovetop and constantly stirring, but didn’t think about trying it in a slowcooker. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Aileen

      October 19, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply

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