Crock-Pot Applesauce

ADINA BAILEY

I find it extremely difficult to say farewell to summer, so I often don't start cooking autumn dishes until mid-October or later. I will always prefer a glass of iced tea over a pumpkin spice latte. The one exception to my avoidance of all things "fall" is this recipe. Crock Pot Applesauce is a favorite in our household and I'm forever grateful to Janelle Paris for sharing it with us. ~ Adina

Who would have thought that making homemade applesauce was so easy? I have had numerous people tell me that after making this recipe, they vow never to buy store-bought again! I can't say that will happen for sure... but I can say, this will probably be added to your "must make" Fall recipes each year! What child wouldn't want to come home from a long day at school to the smell of homemade applesauce?

*This is the perfect gift to give someone who needs a a pick-me-up in the fall season (no pun intended).

Fresh Gala apples from the Orchard.

Peel like so...

Core and slice...

Chop into small chunks...

Place apples in the Crockpot with 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar.

Turn on high for 4 hours and this is what it will look like. You may choose to leave it "chunky" or you may like yours smooth.

If you make yours smooth, simply use a hand held emersion blender...you can blend right in the crockpot.

Mmmm....

Crock Pot Applesauce

Ingredients:

10 apples peeled and sliced
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar (optional)
sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions: Put all ingredients in the crock pot for 4 hours on High. May use an emersion blender / handheld mixer to make smooth...or you can leave chunky.

My favorite apples for applesauce: Gala, Fuji, and Jonagold.

Other apples that are good for applesauce: Red Delicious and Melrose

If you are gift giving, you can spruce up mason jars with adorable stickers like the ones above that can be found here.

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