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A jar of applesauce wrapped with a raffia bow, featuring an apple label. It's surrounded by red apples and autumn leaves.

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Course: condiment, Healthy Snack, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade applesauce
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Laureen King
Easy to make, homemade applesauce recipe for small apples, no peeling of the apples required!
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Ingredients

  • 20 small ripe apples enough to fill slow cooker.
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

  • Wash apples, chop into pieces to remove the core. Place into the slow cooker.
  • Add 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Mash down with potato masher, then strain through cone and pestle strainer.
  • Place cooled applesauce into freezer bags and freeze. Refrigerate in jars if using within 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.5mg