Servings 6 cups
Ingredients
- 12 apples (See Kelly's Note)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core and cut the apples into 8 pieces each.
- Add the apples, cinnamon, lemon juice and sugar to a slow cooker, stirring until the apples are thoroughly coated.
- Cook the apples on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. Once the apples are very tender, mash them with a fork until your reach your desired consistency. (For extra-smooth applesauce, purée the cooked apples in batches in a blender.) Taste and season with additional cinnamon as desired.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- The best apples for this recipe are Honey Crisp, Gala and Fuji. Opt for a mix of all three varieties for the best blend of flavors.
- The apples provide natural sweetness, so there's no need to add additional sugar. Feel free to customize the sweetness to your personal preferences. (Use more! Use none! It's totally up to you.)
- If you’re looking to let the applesauce go all day (perhaps while you’re at work!) you can cook it on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
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