Discover how easy it is to make homemade cinnamon applesauce. With just 5 simple ingredients, this applesauce recipe combines fresh apples and cinnamon, filling your kitchen with a cozy aroma as it cooks. It's time to let the slow cooker do the work for you! Just one taste and you'll be looking for more excuses to make it!
Why You'll Love This Cinnamon Applesauce
- Only requires 5 simple ingredients!
- Easy, minimal effort- let those little hands help with this recipe
- Lets the apples shine, enhancing their natural flavor
- Perfect way to use up excess apples
- Fills the house with an incredible aroma
- Can easily freeze for homemade applesauce anytime!
Grab These 5 Ingredients
- Apples: Not all apples are created equal- it's best to use softer apples like Red Delicious, Gala, and McIntosh. However, you can use any combination that you prefer.
- Cinnamon: Adds flavor.
- Vanilla: Adds flavor.
- Maple Syrup: Using 1 Tablespoon of maple syrup adds a slight sweetness to the applesauce.
- Water: The water helps thin out the applesauce slightly to create the ideal consistency once blended.
Overview: How To Make Homemade Applesauce
After peeling and chopping the apples, it's just a few easy steps to get to velvety applesauce bliss!
Begin by adding the apples, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, and water to the slow cooker. Give it a stir and cover with the lid. Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Scoop the apples into a blender or food processor. (You can even use a potato masher or immersion blender keeping the apples in the slow cooker). Blend or process until desired consistency.
What Are The Best Apples To Use?
Apples are easy to come by year round, and they can be used in a variety of sweet and savory recipes- from apple cider chicken to apple cinnamon pancake skillet- it's what makes them a favorite in many households! But not all apples are created equal.
When making applesauce you want to use softer apples like Red Delicious, Gala, and McIntosh as they soften up quickly while they cook. These are also ideal when you're making applesauce and don't have a blender or food processor as they will breakdown easily when mashed.
FAQ
Every person is different- what is healthy to one person, may not be healthy to another. I recommend looking at the nutritional information at the bottom of the recipe to see if it's healthy for you.
Absolutely, I do this all the time! Make sure the applesauce is completely cooled before covering tightly and storing in the refrigerator.
Most homemade applesauce recipes stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce
Description
Ingredients
- 4 pounds apples, chopped (about 8 medium apples)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ⅔ cup water
Instructions
- Place the chopped apples in the slow cooker. Stir in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and water. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours. (You can also cook on low for 6-7 hours if that works better for your day.)
- Scoop the apples into a blender or food processor. Blend or process until smooth, or desired consistency.
- Serve warm or cold. Allow the applesauce to cool completely before storing. Leftovers stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: This applesauce can be made up to 1 week in advance, covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow the applesauce to cool completely before storing in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Apples: It's best to use softer apples like Red Delicious, Gala, and McIntosh. However, you can use any combination that you prefer.
- Maple Syrup: Add an additional 1 Tablespoon if you prefer it slightly sweeter. You can also substitute with honey.
- No Blender/Processor? The apples are soft enough that you can use a wire whisk or potato masher. I recommend that if you're not using a blender, food processor, or immersion to peel the apples prior to cooking.
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