homemade applesauce

16 Pinches
Sacramento, CA
Updated on Jan 28, 2014

I decided to try and make my own apple sauce a few months ago and I was amazed how good it turned out. I will never buy apple sauce again, homemade is the only way to go. My personal fave is Hot Cinnamon Apple Sauce, its almost like apple pie filling.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds granny smith or your favorite apples
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

How To Make homemade applesauce

  • Step 1
    Peel, core and cut apples into slices Place in slow cooker/crock pot Add water Add cinnamon
  • Step 2
    Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours Stir occasionally Apples will mush as they cook
  • Step 3
    Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of sugar depending on your taste Put on air tight container and refrigerate. Good up to 7-10 days If you want just plain apple sauce do not add cinnamon.

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Category: Other Snacks
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American

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