Description
This sweet and tangy Crockpot Apple Sauce is spiced with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, making it a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or a simple, wholesome dessert. It’s easy to prepare, customizable to your desired texture, and can be enjoyed as a snack or paired with savory dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
Peel, core, and chop the apples into uniform pieces for even cooking. - Combine Ingredients:
Place the chopped apples in the crockpot. Add the water, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. - Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or until the apples are soft and easily mashed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. - Mash or Blend:
For a chunky applesauce, mash the apples with a potato masher. For a smoother sauce, blend the apples using an immersion blender or a regular blender. - Serve:
Serve warm as a side dish or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Apple Varieties: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji) for a balanced flavor.
- Sugar Adjustment: Taste before adding all the sugar, as some apple varieties may be naturally sweet enough.
- Make It Spicier: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for a spiced applesauce.
- Texture Preferences: Adjust the texture to your liking by mashing for chunkier applesauce or blending for a smooth consistency.
- Storage: This applesauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg