Gluten Free Slow Cooker Applesauce

Total time4 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

This slow cooker applesauce is about as low-effort and high-reward as fall cooking gets. A mix of Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith apples simmers for hours with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until they collapse into soft, tender chunks that mash or blend to whatever texture you like. A touch of lemon juice keeps the flavor bright, while a splash of vanilla rounds everything out into something that tastes like a hug in a bowl. The slow cooker does all the work here, filling your kitchen with warm spice while you go about your day. Whether you like it chunky or silky-smooth, this one is a great fit for a gluten free kitchen and a snack, side, or topping you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge.

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Ingredients

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
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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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