Easy Crockpot Applesauce Recipe
Homemade applesauce in the crockpot is an easy and effortless way to transform leftover apples into a delicious, mostly naturally sweetened, sauce to add to proteins, baked goods, or to serve on its own.
How to Make the Best Easy Crockpot Applesauce
This easy crockpot applesauce is the perfect way to use up leftover apples or make a batch of homemade applesauce without much effort. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming fresh apples into a naturally sweet, smooth sauce that’s far superior to store-bought versions.
What makes this recipe special is its simplicity and flexibility. With just apples, a touch of honey for sweetness, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla, you get a sauce that’s delicious on its own or as a versatile ingredient for baking, smoothies, or serving alongside proteins. The long, slow cooking method ensures the apples break down completely while maintaining their pure apple flavor.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy side dish, a homemade baby food, or an ingredient for your next baking project, this crockpot applesauce is a reliable, hands-off recipe that delivers every single time.
Easy Crockpot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce in the crockpot is an easy and effortless way to transform leftover apples into a delicious, mostly naturally sweetened, sauce to add to proteins, baked goods, or to serve on its own.
Ingredients
Applesauce
Instructions
Applesauce
- Peel and slice the apples. The slices don't have to be perfect since they will cook down. For a rustic texture cut some bigger slices and some smaller slices. For a uniform texture, dice the apples.
- Combine the apples, water, salt, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla in the crockpot. Give the apples a little stir. Add cinnamon sticks.
- Cook on low for 6 hours. Stir halfway through and again towards the end. Continue to stir with a rubber spatula until the applesauce reaches your desired texture.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks, stir to break down any large pieces of apple that are left, and transfer to an airtight storage container. Alternatively you can blend the cooked applesauce with a hand blender for a fine, uniform texture.
Notes
- This recipe works best with a variety of apple types for complex flavor.
- For a thinner sauce, add more water during cooking.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.