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A close-up shot of freshly made applesauce being ladled into glass jars on the white marble cooktop. Steam gently rises from the thick sauce, and the jars are ready for storage, preserving the comforting homemade flavors.

Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

This homemade Crockpot Applesauce is rich, naturally sweet, and packed with warm spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s an easy, no-fuss recipe that’s healthier and more flavorful than store-bought versions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 151 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (Crockpot)
  • Peeler and corer
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 8 apples - peeled cored, and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions
 

  • Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
    A close-up shot of freshly peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples neatly arranged on a wooden cutting board over a white marble cooktop. A sharp paring knife rests nearby, with scattered apple peels adding a rustic touch.
  • Add the apples, water, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice to the slow cooker.
    A close-up shot of a black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop, filled with sliced apples, water, packed brown sugar, and warm pumpkin pie spice. A wooden spoon is resting inside, ready to mix the ingredients for a flavorful applesauce.
  • Stir everything to combine, then cover with the lid.
    A close-up shot of the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop, securely covered with its lid. The apples slowly cook inside, while condensation forms on the inside of the lid, hinting at the warmth and flavors developing.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Once soft, mash the apples with a spoon or blend for a smoother consistency.
    A close-up shot of a wooden spoon gently stirring the softened apples inside the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop. The apples are breaking down, releasing sweet and spiced aromas throughout the kitchen.
  • Let the applesauce cool before transferring it to jars or containers.
    A close-up shot of a spoon mashing the tender apples inside the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop. The mixture transforms into a thick, velvety applesauce, rich in texture and warm spices.
  • Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Enjoy warm or chilled on its own, or as a topping for other dishes.
    A close-up shot of freshly made applesauce being ladled into glass jars on the white marble cooktop. Steam gently rises from the thick sauce, and the jars are ready for storage, preserving the comforting homemade flavors.