Unsweetened Crock Pot Applesauce Recipes

SLOW-COOKED APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the apples, sugar, water, salt and cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. , Turn off heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Mash if desired. Serve warm or cold.

CROCK POT APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Mix apples (about 12 cups) with cinnamon and sugar and put into crock pot.
• Pour water and lemon juice over apples. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER CIDER APPLESAUCE (NO SUGAR ADDED)

Steps:

• Layer apples into a slow cooker. Sprinkle cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg over the apples.
• Cook on High until apples are soft, 4 to 5 hours. Whisk apples vigorously for a chunkier-style applesauce. Puree with an immersion blender for a smoother applesauce.

3-INGREDIENT APPLESAUCE (NO SUGAR ADDED)

Steps:

• To a medium saucepan (see notes for Instant Pot instructions) add peeled chopped apples, cinnamon, a dash of water (~2-3 Tbsp / 30-45 ml as original recipe is written), and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Stir.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce heat to low / medium-low and continue cooking until the apples are very tender and slightly caramelized - about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Use the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash into a loose sauce. You could also blend with an immersion blender, in a food processor or high-speed blender for smoother texture (optional) - a helpful step if you left the skins on. Add a dash of maple syrup or sugar of choice to sweeten (optional - depends on sweetness of your apples).
• Enjoy fresh, or store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Enjoy cold or reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until hot (add more water as needed if dry).

CROCK POT APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core, and slice the apples.
• Place them in the slow cooker.
• Add the cinnamon stick, lemon peel, lemon juice and brown sugar.
• Set crock pot to low and cook for 6 hours.
• Stir apples occasionally, apples will slowly become a delicious applesauce.
• Remove cinnamon stick and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth or if you prefer a chunky sauce, leave sauce intact.

EASY CROCKPOT APPLESAUCE RECIPE: NO SUGAR ADDED

Steps:

• Throw your prepared apples, cinnamon, and water into the slow cooker.
• Let cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Stir and mash occasionally.
• Let cool and blend if desired.
• Store in the fridge for up two weeks, or two months in the freezer. Makes about 2 cups of applesauce.

UNSWEETENED CROCK POT APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in crock pot, using 1 c cranberry juice if you prefer a thicker sauce, 1 1/2 c if you like a thinner sauce.
• Stir to coat.
• Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 3 hours.
• Check consistency of applesauce, adding more cranberry juice if too thick.
• Mash apple chunks with potato masher to desired texture, leaving it as chunky as you like.
• Taste for preferred tartness or sweetness, adding any sugar, honey or sugar substitute for your tastes.
• Cook on low for 1 to 2 more hours.
• Remove vanilla bean and star anise.
• Vanilla bean can be rinsed and kept for a few more similar uses.
• Serve warm or cold.
• Can be easily frozen and can be used when substituting for oil in reducing fat in some recipes.

CROCK-POT APPLESAUCE (NO SUGAR ADDED)

Steps:

• Wash and dry your apples.
• Peel, core and slice the apples, placing them into the slow cooker as you go.
• Toss the apple sliced with the fresh lemon juice, then add the water (or juice), pinch of salt, and cinnamon sticks (optional).
• Set the slow cooker to high for 2-2.5 hours or low 4-4.5 hours or until apples are tender and cooked through.
• Use a potato masher or food processor to reach the desired consistency and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for later.

CROCK-POT HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, then turn down to LOW and cook for 4 to 6 hours or until apples are tender.
• Use a potato masher to mash the apples into your desired consistency.
• Taste for desired sweetness. If necessary, stir in more sugar or honey while the applesauce is still warm. Adding in small increments until desired sweetness is reached.
• Serve warm or spoon into jars or containers and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

BEST CHUNKY APPLESAUCE (SLOW COOKER) QUICK & EASY

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients into crock pot. Cover and cook on low for approximately 6-8 hours.
• 2. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. We also like it served over oatmeal.