Artificial Food Coloring Free Slow Cooker Applesauce
Total time4 hr 15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time4 hr
5.0(19)
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8 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6–7 medium; a mix of fuji, honeycrisp, and granny smith works well), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the apple chunks to the slow cooker. Pour the lemon juice and water over the apples, then sprinkle with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir briefly to coat.
- 2
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until the apples are completely tender and collapse easily when pressed with a spoon.
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