Easy Crockpot Applesauce Recipe (no added sugar)

Freshly cooked applesauce served in a white dish, perfect for enjoying right away.

Easy Crockpot Applesauce Recipe (no added sugar)

This simple step-by-step guide will show you how to make an easy crockpot applesauce recipe using fresh apples and no added sugar.

Course snack/breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 5

Servings servings

Calories 158kcal

Author Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

4 pounds apples peeled, cored and quartered
⅓-½ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or use a cinnamon stick
pinch salt

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a 4- to 7-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally during cooking, until the apples are very soft, 4 to 5 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
Remove the cinnamon stick (if using) and stir the sauce. The apples should be soft and will break down naturally.
You can leave it as-is if you like a chunky texture or puree it using an immersion blender for a smooth sauce.
If the applesauce is tart (depending on the apples you used), feel free to sweeten it with sugar, maple syrup or honey to taste.
Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE RECIPE CARD TO SEE HOW EASY THIS RECIPE IS TO MAKE!

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Notes

Use a mixture of sweet and tart apples. Different apples provide different flavors and are the basis for making an unsweetened applesauce recipe.
Ensure there is a thin layer of water at the bottom of the pan. This prevents scorching.
Applesauce can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, etc...
1 portion is ½ cup.
Total yield is 3 cups.

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.

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