Slow-Cooker Applesauce And Apple Butter
Slow-cooker applesauce and apple butter are easy-to-make condiments that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a base for other recipes.
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Total Time
11 hr 15 min
11 hr 15 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
11 hr
11 hr
Total Time
11 hr 15 min
11 hr 15 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
11 hr
11 hr
Ingredients
for 10 servings
- 12 red apples, combination of gala, honeycrip, and mcintosh
- ¾ cup water (180 mL)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 sticks cinnamon
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar (75 g)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Nutrition Info
- Calories 126
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 33g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 24g
- Protein 0g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Peel and roughly dice the apples, removing the cores.
- Add the apples to a slow cooker with the water, salt, and cinnamon sticks, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Uncover and remove the cinnamon sticks. Using an immersion blender, blend until your desired consistency is reached.
- Scoop out half of the applesauce and enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
- To the remaining applesauce, add the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low, stirring halfway through.
- Enjoy!
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