Homemade Apple Sauce

A simple and comforting recipe for homemade apple sauce made in a slow cooker, perfect for tasting fall and enjoying a hug in a bowl.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
: Lara

Ingredients

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Main ingredients

6 large apples (peeled, cored, and chopped; a mix of sweet and tart like Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith recommended)
0.5 cup water (to prevent sticking)
0.25 cup sugar (adjustable to sweetness preference, can be omitted for very sweet apples)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for depth of flavor)

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Instructions

Combine chopped apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in the slow cooker. Stir gently.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until apples are fork-tender.
Mash the apples using a fork, potato masher, or immersion blender to your desired consistency.
Stir in the vanilla extract.

Notes

This apple sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or frozen for up to 3 months. For a stovetop version, simmer ingredients in a pot for 20-30 minutes.

Find it online: https://tastywithlara.com/easy-homemade-apple-sauce-slow-cooker/