Crock Pot Applesauce – Made with only a few ingredients and SO delicious! Once you’ve made this homemade applesauce, you’ll never go back to store bought. So easy and fresh!
During the Fall, I love to make all types of apple recipes. This crockpot applesauce is at the top of my list, along with baked cinnamon apple chips, one pan chicken with apples, mini apple muffins and apple cheesecake pie.
Homemade applesauce
Fall is just around the corner!! Can you believe it? I am utterly in love with all things fall. I love pumpkin recipes, but I also love apple recipes too. There are so many great apple varieties for great prices at the supermarket during the fall months. One great way to use those apples is by making homemade applesauce.
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Have you ever made homemade applesauce in the slow cooker? Crock pot applesauce is SO easy. Like, ridiculously easy. Apples plus a few other easy ingredients, only FIVE to be exact. Stick it all in the crock pot and a few short hours later, the most flavorful, delicious homemade applesauce you could ever imagine! So much better than store bought!
Crock pot applesauce ingredients
One of my favorite things about this homemade applesauce is that it takes only FIVE ingredients to make!! So so easy.
- Golden delicious apples
- Sugar
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Cinnamon (optional)
How to make slow cooker applesauce
There is literally nothing easier than this slow cooker applesauce! Just follow the simple steps below to get started. Scroll down for the printable crockpot applesauce recipe.
- Peel and core apples. Cut into fourths and place in crock pot. Toss apples in lemon juice and then add in sugar and cinnamon (if desired), stirring to combine. Add in water and then cover with the lid.
- Cook homemade applesauce on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until apples are very soft. Allow to cool slightly and then mash with a potato masher or put in the blender for a smoother texture. Store crock pot applesauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
How long does homemade apple sauce last?
I’ve found that my crockpot applesauce keeps in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks. I like to store the homemade applesauce in glass mason jars. I’ll often write the date that I made the applesauce on the lid so that I know how long it will keep, but my family usually eats it right up in a couple of days. ;)
Additional spices to add to crockpot applesauce recipe
Cinnamon is typically the main spice that I use when making my homemade applesauce, but you can definitely add a variety if you’d like. Below are a few options.
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Cloves
- Ground ginger
- Cardamom
Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce
Crock Pot Applesauce - Made with only a few ingredients and SO delicious! Once you've made this homemade applesauce, you'll never go back to store bought. So easy and fresh!
Ingredients
- 12 golden delicious apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Peel and core apples. Cut into fourths and place in crock pot. Toss apples in lemon juice and then add in sugar and cinnamon (if desired), stirring to combine. Add in water and then cover with the lid.
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Cook crock pot applesauce on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until apples are very soft. Allow to cool slightly and then mash with a potato masher or put in the blender for a smoother texture. Store homemade applesauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Makes about 6 cups
I hope you enjoy this delicious crockpot applesauce recipe!
On my way to the store for apples!
Pinned! Definitely giving this one a try this month!
Hi Jen,
Would this freeze well? Also I’m making this for my baby and will leave out the sugar and cinnamon, hope its still delicious!
Hi Helen! Yes, you can freeze it – either in ice cubes then in a big plastic bag once they are frozen solid (that way you can take out a portion size for the baby), or in batches in a plastic container or bag. :)
I love this idea. I have a huge family and this is simply a lifesaver
Think I could substitute Cortlands if I have them & keep everything else the same? Thanks!
I’ve read that Cortlands make a great applesauce, I just haven’t tried yet! :)
I made this last night and it was fantastic! We will definitely be freezing some, so simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
About how many people would this recipie feed? We’re having 15 for thanksgiving dinner and I’m wondering if it will be enough. Thanks.
This should be enough applesauce for 15 people. :)
Hi. Will there be a huge difference to leave out the tbsp of lemon juice?
The acid in the lemon juice helps more with the chemical balance than the flavor. If you’ll eat all the applesauce within a day or so, you can skip it; but if it will be lasting longer than that, you should definitely add the lemon juice in.
Have some apples to use up; this recipe looks great! Juat wondered – I’d like to make this unsweetened, as is called for in a lot of recipes. Would omitting the sugar be a problem with this recipe? Thank you!
Other than being a bit tart, I think this would be excellent without the added sugar! :)
I made this today, and it’s so delicious! It was super easy and tastes so good! Thank you!!!
I never put sugar in my apple sauce. I use different types of apples to sweeten it that way it is better for everyone. All my family use it for their babies when they start on solid food. I use one tart apple to two sweet apples. My friends with diabetes also request it every year
Great idea to use different types of apples to sweeten it up! Love homemade applesauce!
How long can this stay in the refrigerator?
It should be good for about 2 weeks in the refrigerator!
I use apple juice instead of water and less sugar
Can you jar this and boil in a canner?
Definitely! :)
Could you use light brown sugar instead of sugar?
Definitely! :)
I made this without the sugar and it turned out so good!
Such a good idea! It looks so yummy!
This needs to happen at my house very soon!! This looks incredibly delicious!
I love that this is made in the slow cooker. YUM!
This would be so perfect to make on Sunday to use all week! Love it!!
It’s been YEARS since I’ve made homemade applesauce. This looks so easy I have to try this recipe.
Nothing beats homemade applesauce! Always so delicious!
Love this recipe, I can’t wait to try it out.
What is the serving size? I have to account for the carbs for someone who is diabetic.
There are 12 servings!
if i decide to make flavored applesauce i add no sugar. when cooked and soft. i mash then i add some jello. i like peach or raspberry. i add until i get the taste i want. depends on your apples. i usually get two batches out of a small box of jello. i also free this in small bags. so i have regular and flavored applesauce in my freezer. its so good. worth the effort.
I belong to a csa and they have been giving us a crazy amount of apples. I’ve never made applesauce but this seems like a great way to use up all those apples. I think I’ll pair it with my oatmeal. Been trying to eat healthier and cooking more. Thanks for the great recipes
Homemade applesauce is the best! Hope you enjoy! :)
I made your applesauce and my husband went crazy over it. I was over the moon crazy too..lol. I used half granulated sugar and half light brown sugar and little more cinnamon. My question is “How would I go about canning the applesauce” Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I overheard hubby tell someone he’d never buy applesauce again. I was AWESOME! Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad you both loved it! You definitely could can this! There are a ton of tutorials online, but you will need to buy the right equipment to can it. :)
About how many cups of sliced apples should go into the slow cooker? I picked apples off my tree and they very in size. I just want to make sure that the measurements are correct for the right taste. Thank you!
I didn’t measure the cups, but I’m guessing between 18-20 cups since apples yield 1.5-2 cups sliced apples per apple! :)
I’m peeling/ coring my apples as we speak 😍 I’ve been side tracked on my meal prepping but this is a great snack option I can prep ahead of time and portion out in containers for the week!!😀😍 and also have leftover for whenever
Hope you enjoy! Homemade applesauce is the best!!