Crockpot Applesauce

Crockpot Applesauce is about as classic as apple pie. Whether you enjoy it as a side dish or as an afternoon snack, there’s no denying that you’ll fall in love with this ridiculously easy recipe. Who would have thought that making your own applesauce would be so easy?

I have to admit, I had no idea that making applesauce was this easy! Now that we’ve had homemade applesauce, I’m not sure that I will ever buy the store bought stuff again!

Crockpot homemade applesauce captures everything you love about apples, where the store bought sauces tend to be watered down and bland.

Not to mention, that it is a lot of fun to make your own snack, and since apples are so cheap right now, this is nice on the budget. You might also like Strawberry Applesauce

Can you Overcook Applesauce?

Overcooked apples are basically going to be tasteless, so you’re going to want to make sure that you don’t overdo it. Every slow cooker cooks a little bit differently, the cooking time for mine is about 6 hours on low.

To avoid overcooking your apples, test the apples after a couple of hours. Simply take a bite (they’re hot so be careful!) or crush with a spoon. If they smash down then they’re done!

What Apple Makes the Best Applesauce?

Really just about any combination of apple varieties will work to make applesauce, but some types of apple will taste better than others.

I usually like to have a mix of tart and sweet apples in mine. Granny Smith, McIntosh, Fuji, Pink Lady, Gala, Rome, and Jonagold are all great choices!

My only actual suggestion here is to avoid golden delicious or red delicious apples because they really do not have much flavor.

Ingredients

• Granny Smith Apples
• Water
• Sugar
• Lemon Juice

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Best Apples – Feel free to use any types of apples that you prefer. From honey crisp to Cortland apples there are many to choose from.
• Spices – You can also change the spices by adding in nutmeg, allspice or brown sugar.
• Citrus Flavor – I like to add fresh squeeze lemon juice as it really balances the flavors.

How to Make Crockpot Applesauce

• Step 1 – Peel and core apples. Then chop them to chunks.

• Step 2 – Place in crock pot with water.

• Step 3 – Cook on low for 6 hours. Stir.

• Step 4 – Apples should become a sauce as you stir. If you would like a “less” chunky sauce then place in a food processor or blender.
• Step 5 – Cool in Fridge. (I separated mine and froze into 2 containers)
• Step 6 – Enjoy! Yep, that is it!! Did you know it was that easy?

Recipe Tips

• Preparing apples – We recommend washing and peeling apples before dicing them. Try to dice them in about the same size pieces so they cook evenly.
• Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary so make sure to check apples. You want to make sure that you do not overcook as it could affect the flavor of the apples.
• Applesauce Texture – After the apples have finished cooking, you can stir together. If you prefer a less chunky applesauce, you can blend them in a blender

Serving Suggestions

This slow cooker applesauce recipe is can be served in many different ways. You can serve it as is or over vanilla ice cream. I like to serve it for a breakfast side dish or with grilled pork chops.

Keep this simple recipe stocked in your fridge in mason jars for a healthy snack anytime of the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Try these other apple recipes

• Homemade Apple Cider
• Crock pot Apple Pie Dump Cake
• Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
• Baked Apple Chips Recipe

This makes an amazing side dish recipe. Check out our other Crockpot Side Dishes. Make sure to leave us a comment if you try it.