Slow Cooker Applesauce – a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that is perfect for your Fall apples! (Dairy-Free + Paleo + Vegan)

Such a delicious, kid-friendly recipe!!

Slow Cooker Applesauce

I don’t know about you guys, but every year we got to the apple orchard and every year we come back with SO many apples because (of course) every kid needs to pick their own bag!  And I never know what to do with all of them!  Here is my answer :). The kiddos absolutely loved this recipe and I will be making it year after year!!!

Best kind of apples for slow cooker applesauce

This can come down to personal preference, but I would say Honeycrisp are a great apple for applesauce and that is what I used in this recipe!

How long to cook apples in slow cooker for applesauce

Just 3 hours!  So you can just set-it-and-forget-it!!  The best kind of recipe – right!

Slow Cooker Applesauce Ingredients

• 1/2 peck of apples (5 or 6 pounds), peeled and sliced (I used Honeycrisp)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of salt
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks

Other recipes you might like:

• Vegan Twice Baked Apples
• Apple Pie Oatmeal
• Apple Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Slow Cooker Applesauce

• Author: Erin
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 5 pints 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American

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Description

A delicious and easy slow cooker applesauce recipe! (Dairy-Free, Paleo + Vegan) – no added sugar!

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 peck of apples (5 or 6 pounds), peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

1. Add apples, water, nutmeg, salt and ground cloves to slow cooker.
2. Turn to high and cook for 3 hours.
3. Mix to combine.
4. Feel free to use an immersion blender to really combine, otherwise just mix together with a spoon.

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Notes

• Store in refrigerator on airtight container up to a week.
• Freeze in airtight container (leave an inch on top to allow for expansion) for up to 6 months.
• Use an apple peeler to speed up the process!  I used this one for the KitchenAid or this one!

Keywords: slow cooker applesauce

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