Cinnamon Crockpot Applesauce
Published 9/24/2020 • Updated 8/8/2022
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This 4-ingredient Cinnamon Crockpot Applesauce is sweet, simple and so delicious. Throw everything into your slow cooker, and you’ll be enjoying clean ingredient cinnamon applesauce before you know it.
Big bushel of apples and wondering to make? WE GOT YOU. From this crockpot applesauce to this cinnamon apple bread to the most delicious apple granola, you’ll never be at a loss for what to make after your trip to the apple orchard again!
Fall Recipes = Best Flavors
Falalala fall recipes are in full swing here at Fit Foodie Finds. We were at the apple orchard last weekend, and came home with the biggest bag of McIntosh apples.
We’ll save some for snacks throughout the week, and made an apple crisp right when we got home, but still had enough to whip up a batch of this delicious crockpot applesauce. SO EASY. SO DELICIOUS.
I also can’t get enough of the color of this applesauce. We were afraid it was going to come out a little too brown with the cinnamon, but it cooked down to this perfect dark fall color. Let’s get into how we made this cinnamon crockpot applesauce.
How To Make Crockpot Applesauce
- First, peel and then core your apples, making sure to remove all the seeds. Then slice the apples, and place the apples + water + honey + cinnamon in the crockpot. The apples will steam themselves and bake down in the crockpot over 4 hours.
- The best part? You won’t even need to food process the cooked apples to make the applesauce itself at the end. Just stir through with a fork, and you’re good to go!
small batch tips
We also tested this recipe with a small batch — using only 5 apples, which yielded about 2 cups of applesauce.
The recipe here calls for 10 large apples, but depending on the size of your crockpot, and how many apples you have on hand, you could definitely cut this recipe in half, or double or triple it!
How to Store Applesauce
Fridge
If you’re making the full batch of this crockpot applesauce and you’re not serving a crowd right away, the best way to store this applesauce is in the fridge in an air-tight container. And because it’s not packed with preservatives, it will keep for up to 5 days.
Freezer
You can also freeze this applesauce to keep it for a longer duration. Make sure to freeze in an air-tight container and label the container with applesauce and the date you freeze it. This crockpot applesauce will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
This is a great option if you’re hoping to cook with this applesauce (like this scrumptious apple bread!), and want to have it ready to go!
Cinnamon Crockpot Applesauce
Ingredients
- 10 large apples, I used Macintosh
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple, or honey, if not vegan
Instructions
- Begin by coring, peeling, and slicing your apples.
- Place apples into a large slow cooker and top with about 1/3 cup of water, 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1-2 tablespoons of maple.
- Let cook on high for about 4 hours. Once the apples are extremely mushy, you know your apples are done! Use a fork to mash the apples to your preferred consistency.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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nom nom nom. do you eat your applesauce plain or with something?
as i was reading the Pinch of Yum December Income Report post, it reminded me how much I like your behind the scene blog posts. any of those coming our way soon? 🙂
I just did a QandA on 9toFit.com and I’m planning on bringing some of those questions and adding more to a post on FFF soon! Here’s the link: http://www.9tofit.com/2014/01/fitfoodiefinds.html
I’ve always wanted to make my own applesauce! And using the crockpot seems like the perfect, most convenient way to do just that. Thanks for the recipe!
Easy peasy
Love it! Thanks for posting, Lee. I got too excited when you posted your teaser Photoshop image that I ran out and made my own. The only difference was that, instead of honey, I used the Truvia Baking Blend and it turned out great. I only used half the sugar the bf told me to use (he like the real baking stuff. You know, even extra gluten. Haha!) buit even the fourth cup I used was a little too sweet for me. I’m definitely going to try honey next. We have great local honey, so why not?! Thanks again!!
I’ve never used Truvia baking blend before! Did it come out grainy?
My old boss used to host an apple picking and apple sauce making party every fall. It was so fun because we’d all help to peel and core and cook the apples. The apple sauce was so freaking delicious. A thousand times better than the stuff in the jar…and I love that!
FUN. If I’m ever a boss…I’m going to host cool parties like that!
Homemade applesauce in the Crockpot is the simples, most delicious side/dessert ever! I made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas and my mom LOVED it!
Youuuuuuuuu rock. I should have done that. Hot applesauce on ice cream would seriously be delish.
Yuppp! And just posted about it Saturday!! #greatminds Although my pictures can’t compare with yours!
Oh stop. We are twinsies.
I always make my own applesauce. Love the different flavors that different varieties make. I never peel the apples because I think you are wasting vitamins and fiber if you do. I core them, add cinnamon, cook til mushy, and use my stick blender to puree the skins. I usually don’t even add any form of sweetner, but I’m sure the honey adds a nice flavor.
So glad you’re my aunt. Seriously you inspire me so much with all of your canning, gardening, and dehydrating! Wish I lived closer to yah. I’d be over all the time.
I will gladly have you any time!!!
so simple and easy! I love crock pot recipes!!
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I love using my crockpot, this recipe will definitely be made
Mhhm I have to try this too! I reeeaally love apples!
But don’t you think you spent too much money 😉 10 Macintosh’s are a bit expensive hihi
Didn’t know there is a sort of apple called Macintosh. 🙂