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Bowl of homemade crockpot applesauce with a spoon lifting a chunky scoop, surrounded by fresh apples on a bright kitchen counter.

Crockpot Applesauce

5 from 1 vote
Warm, cozy apples slowly melt down into a softly sweet, comforting sauce you’ll want to eat by the spoonful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 medium golden apples peeled and cored for smooth cooking
  • 1 ¼ Tablespoons lemon juice helps preserve color and brightness
  • ⅓ –⅔ cup granulated sugar adjust for preferred sweetness
  • ⅔ cup water assists in gentle simmering
  • ⅔ teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warm spice, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker Used for cooking apples gently until tender
  • 1 Peeler For removing apple skins
  • 1 Knife and cutting board For coring and quartering apples
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurement
  • 1 Potato masher, blender, or food processor For mashing or pureeing the cooked apples
  • 1 Storage containers or mason jars For refrigerating the finished applesauce

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and quarter the apples, then place them in the slow cooker and coat with lemon juice.
  2. Sprinkle in the sugar and cinnamon, stirring until everything is evenly combined.
  3. Pour in the water, secure the lid, and set the cooker to high heat.
  4. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the apples collapse into a very soft texture.
  5. Let the mixture cool slightly, then mash by hand for rustic applesauce or blend for a smoother finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

A slow-cooked bowl of applesauce always brings back the gentlest kind of nostalgia. Each bite feels warm and familiar, like autumn afternoons in the kitchen. Perfect for snacks, breakfasts, or gifting in jars.

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