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Jump to Recipe PrintThis easy slow cooker applesauce with skin/peels on is perfect for seasonal apples from the orchard, and cooks overnight in the slow cooker. A warm, rich, deep red applesauce you can make from any variety of apples.
This slow cooker applesauce with skin/peels on combines two of my favorite things during the New England fall season: local apples + the slow cooker.
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I often forget how easy it is to just throw everything in a slow cooker and 6-8 hours later your meal is ready! This recipe is perfect for overnight. When you wake up, breakfast is ready AND the house smells amazing.
If you have an overabundance of apples, this is the perfect way to transform them into a easy and homemade dish. The cider in this recipe makes the applesauce tangy and flavorful and there is about half the amount of sugar in this recipe than in others’ which I prefer.
This Slow Cooker Applesauce Recipe Is:
- Hearty
- Warming
- Spiced
- Cozy
- A Great Way to Use Apples
- Nutritious
- Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free
Overnight Applesauce in the Crock Pot
I left this cooking overnight on the kitchen counter, and the sweet cinnamon-y smell was so nice in the morning. I diced the apples before cooking, so after they had cooked they were creamy and chunky. You can definitely keep the applesauce chunky if you like it, but since I left the peels on I pureed mine.
This is my new favorite way to use up extra apples. We planted a few apple trees in our front yard (for the bees!) and we’ve started getting apples this year. Perfect for this tasty slow cooker applesauce. It was a huge hit with the husband too, and we have been loving having this treat for breakfast.
What’s In This Applesauce with Peels?
Apples – I like using a mix of apple varieties, and I always leave the skin/peels on! I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
- Apple Cider –we try to get local New England orchard cider, when it’s in season – or sometimes cheat in the off season and get this great cider from Whole Foods.
- Granulated Sugar: I like this organic sugar for my recipes, I’d recommend Anthony’s organic sugar for cooking and baking.
- Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemons if you have it, or this really great bottled lemon that you can keep in your pantry if you don’t have fresh lemons. This organic lemon is great for dressings, dips, and even cocktails – and it tastes fresh, which is great to have around if you don’t use lemon juice everyday but still want to keep some around.
- Cinnamon: which gives this applesauce a subtle spice-y flavor! I love to add in a pinch for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s fairly inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
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I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
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Slow Cooker Applesauce with Skin/Peels
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 10 apples cored and unpeeled (leave skins on!)
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener or choice
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pinch Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- Dice the apples into 1 inch cubes and place in the crockpot.
- Add the apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt to the crock pot and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours until the apples become soft and break apart when you stir them.
- Blend the apple sauce with the immersion blender. Taste, and add additional sugar or cinnamon if desired.
- Serve warm, and store leftovers in airtight containers for 1 week in the fridge.
Notes
Save Money on Organic Produce!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!Nutrition
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