Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce: Easy Fall Snack (Print Version)
Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce is a simple, comforting fall treat. Make this easy slow cooker recipe for a healthy snack or side dish. Perfect for meal prep!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 255 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat
# Ingredients:
→ Orchard's Foundation
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2 lbs Gala apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
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2 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
→ Golden Sweeteners & Warm Spices
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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1/4 tsp fine sea salt
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1 whole cinnamon stick
→ Flavor Brighteners & Enhancers
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1/2 cup unsweetened apple cider (or water)
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Begin by peeling, coring, and roughly chopping 2 lbs Gala apples and 2 lbs Granny Smith apples. Aim for pieces of similar size to ensure even cooking. Set aside the prepared apples.
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Add the prepared apples to your crockpot. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt. Tuck in 1 whole cinnamon stick for extra depth in this Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce: Easy Fall Snack.
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Pour in 1/2 cup unsweetened apple cider (or water) and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Stir all the ingredients gently to ensure the apples are coated with the spices and sweeteners. This forms the flavorful base for your delicious Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce: Easy Fall Snack.
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Cover the crockpot with its lid. Cook on the LOW setting for 4-5 hours, or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the apples are incredibly tender and easily mashable. The aroma will fill your kitchen, signaling a wonderful Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce: Easy Fall Snack is underway.
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Once the apples are cooked through, carefully remove the lid. Locate and discard the whole cinnamon stick from the crockpot. It has imparted its flavor and is no longer needed.
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Using a potato masher or a large fork, mash the cooked apples directly in the crockpot to your desired consistency. For a smoother applesauce, you can use an immersion blender or transfer batches to a regular blender.
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Stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if desired. Let your Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce: Easy Fall Snack cool slightly before serving warm, or chill completely for a refreshing cold snack.
# Notes:
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Feel free to experiment with apple varieties! Honeycrisp or Fuji can add more sweetness, while Braeburn offers a tarter note. Adjust sugar to your preference.
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Store leftover Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days. It also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
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This applesauce is delicious on its own, as a side with pork or chicken, stirred into oatmeal or yogurt, or even as a topping for pancakes and waffles.
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For a chunky applesauce, mash lightly. For a super smooth texture, use an an immersion blender or process in batches in a regular blender until silky.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Slow cooker (Crockpot)
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Vegetable peeler
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Knife
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Cutting board
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Measuring cups
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Measuring spoons
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Potato masher (or immersion blender)
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 196 kcal
Total Fat: 0 g
Total Carbohydrate: 51 g
Protein: 0 g