How do you make homemade applesauce in the slow cooker?

I tested this recipe on the stove and in the crockpot. The prep time was the same, but the cooking time was much longer in the slow cooker (2 hours versus just 15 minutes on the stove). I was also surprised by how the flavor varied between the two methods. The stovetop version had a much lighter and sweeter flavor than the crockpot method. I really don’t see a benefit to using the crockpot for this recipe unless you’re cooking other food at the same time and just don’t have a burner free to cook the apples.

Can I make this homemade apple sauce recipe in the Instant Pot?

Yes, you can make applesauce in the Instant Pot . Load your apples and juices, along with ½ cup of water, into the inner pot. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Drain about half of the cooking liquid (but reserve it) and blend the apple mixture. Add some of the cooking liquid back in if the applesauce is too thick.

Do I need to peel the apples before making this applesauce recipe?

Personally, I leave the peels on produce whenever I can to get the extra fiber and phytonutrients. Plus, I also love the pinkish color that the red apple peels add to applesauce! When the applesauce is ready, I puree it in my Blendtec to give it a creamy texture. It turns out so smooth that you can’t even tell the peels are there! You might consider peeling your apples if you don’t own a high-powered blender to achieve the same silky-smooth texture. Peeling the apples also helps if you prefer chunkier applesauce and don’t want to have pieces of peel swirling around.

Can I freeze homemade applesauce?

Yes! Use these tips to freeze without breaking the mason jars .

How do I can homemade applesauce?

If you want to make a big batch of stovetop applesauce, use this step-by-step tutorial to can your applesauce . Then you can enjoy the flavors of fall all year long!

Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe | Plus 2 Flavor Variations!

Homemade Applesauce

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Homemade applesauce is so easy! Learn how to make your own healthy homemade applesauce in less than 20 minutes. Choose from classic, cinnamon, or mixed berry!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 32oz 1x
Category: Snacks
Method: Blend
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 ⅔ lbs apples (I like Jonagold)
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of about ½ lemon)
6 Tbsp apple juice

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Instructions

Quarter the apples, remove the core, and chop into 1-inch cubes.
Place apple cubes and other ingredients in a large pot and stir to mix.
Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, partially covered, for around 15 minutes until apples are tender.
Transfer the mix to a high powered blender. Blend on lowest speed for about 20 seconds, then gradually increase speed until the entire mix is completely smooth (2-3 minutes total).

Notes

To make my two favorite apple sauce recipe variations, follow the directions for the unsweetened applesauce recipe, but add in the additional ingredients when you cook the apples.

Cinnamon Applesauce

2 ⅔ lbs apples (I like Jonagold)
1 Tbsp orange juice
2 Tbsp apple juice (or apple cider)
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp orange zest
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Mixed Berry Applesauce

2 lbs apples (I like Jonagold)
½ cup fresh or frozen berries (no need to defrost)
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp raw honey

Nutrition

Calories: 81

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/homemade-applesauce-plain-cinnamon-mixed-berry/