Vegan Slow Cooker Applesauce

Total time4 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

Let your slow cooker do all the work turning a mix of Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith apples into a deeply flavorful, low-effort applesauce. A splash of lemon juice keeps the fruit bright while cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla build warm, cozy flavor as everything simmers down into soft, spoon-tender chunks. Mash it coarse for a rustic texture or blend it smooth right in the pot — either way, you end up with a naturally sweet, plant-based staple that's endlessly versatile. Spoon it over oatmeal, pack it into snack containers, or eat it straight from the jar while it's still warm. It's a simple, produce-forward recipe that fits perfectly into a vegan kitchen, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge for whenever a craving hits.

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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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