Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce
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.
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.
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 these chicken tenders).
You may also like instant pot strawberry applesauce
Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce
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
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
- Toss the apples with the fruit fresh or lemon juice.
- Place the apples in the slow cooker. Top with water, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Mix so the apples are evenly coated with the cinnamon and sugar.
- Cook on LOW 4 hours.
- Remove lid and mash the apples until they look like sauce.
- Serve warm crockpot cinnamon applesauce warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 162
candy says
October 11, 2016 at 6:49 amI always make some of my applesauce with cinnamon and some without. That way everyone is happy.
Aileen says
October 11, 2016 at 8:20 amCandy, that’s a good idea!
Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says
October 11, 2016 at 7:54 amWow! 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!
Aileen says
October 11, 2016 at 8:21 amSo easy! I bet your littles would love it. ☺️
Madeline says
October 11, 2016 at 8:15 amI’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
Aileen says
October 11, 2016 at 8:21 amThe crockpot is definitely the easiest route. Enjoy!
Laina Turner says
October 11, 2016 at 8:54 amMy family loves applesauce and I love anything that goes in a crockpot. Makes my life easier.
Melissa says
October 11, 2016 at 9:35 amThis makes me want cinnamon applesauce! Yum.
Ashley says
October 11, 2016 at 9:40 amYum! I don’t have a crockpot but now I’m thinking I definitely need one!
Bella says
October 11, 2016 at 10:14 amOh my this looks so good!! I love using my crockpot!
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Naya @ Lactivist in Louboutins says
October 11, 2016 at 1:25 pmI 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!
Jessica Bradshaw says
October 11, 2016 at 3:40 pmYUM!! I love applesauce. This looks perfect for this fall.
Ashley says
October 11, 2016 at 4:35 pmYum! I’ve been looking for a easy applesauce recipe! This one looks delicious!
xo Ashley
Julie says
October 11, 2016 at 10:38 pmThis looks quite delicious and makes me want to head to the apple orchards to pick some apples!
Cait Weingartner says
October 12, 2016 at 12:08 amOh yum! I went apple picking last weekend, and now I know just what to do with the excess of abundance. Thank you for sharing!
Morgan says
October 12, 2016 at 3:56 amGreat recipe! Love crockpot cooking!
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Chrissy says
October 12, 2016 at 6:58 amOh My YUM!! Looks delicious!!!
Liz says
October 12, 2016 at 7:45 amThis look so delicious!!
Lauren says
October 12, 2016 at 8:25 amMy kids love applesauce, but I have never tried to make my own. This looks easy enough for even me! 🙂
Molly says
October 12, 2016 at 9:30 amYUM! My kids love applesauce and this sounds really delicious!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
October 12, 2016 at 11:42 amYUM!! I can imagine how good your house smelled while this was cooking!
Emily says
October 12, 2016 at 1:18 pmI’ve never made applesauce before. It looks so delicious!
Tara says
October 19, 2016 at 7:57 amI do the same recipe on the stovetop and constantly stirring, but didn’t think about trying it in a slowcooker. Thanks!
Aileen says
October 19, 2016 at 8:17 amEnjoy!