This applesauce takes me back of a specific family memory- isn’t it neat when a food can do that to you? One restaurant in Sisters, Oregon, has a homemade applesauce side that tastes like pie filling, with enough chunks that you have to chew.
Frequently, I am known to order a bowl as my main meal (but that may also be because we are there during Thanksgiving, and I am saving room for the other good stuff).
So when I saw these beautiful apples at the farmers market this past week, I knew they had a purpose. I omitted any sweetener from this recipe because these apples are tasty on their own, but add a little honey or sugar if you have a sweet tooth or if you are using a tart apple variety.
Slow Cooker Honeycrisp Applesauce (makes 3 cups)
- 3-4 apples
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 c water
- Optional: 1 tbsp sweetener, a squeeze of lemon juice
Peel your apples if you mind the skin (I don’t), and roughly chop them up.
Throw them into a greased slow cooker with the cinnamon and water. Add more water if you like a thinner applesauce. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, taking a minute to mash down the apples halfway through the process.
When they are done, you can easily mash more with a fork or potato masher, or leave it chunky like I prefer. Serve warm for the real experience, and store the extra in the fridge.
Marisa
Jessi says
Yum! Always looking for ways to use my crockpot and I’m a huge applesauce fan. Thank you!
Marisa says
Yes, it is surprisingly easier than I anticipated! Enjoy!
eatgreatbegreat says
I love using the crockpot…it makes life so much easier! This applesauce sounds wonderful! Look forward to trying this one out!
Marisa says
Same here.. hope it turns out well for you!
Beth says
This looks great. Cinnamon is really good for you. Honeycrisp apples are the best!
Emma says
Your recipes are amazing! I’m looking forward to making some now that I’m in my new place. 🙂
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
Thanks for stopping by, Emma! Hope all is well.
Shannon says
How long on low can I cook this?
Marisa says
Hi Shannon – I would start with 6 hours on low, and adjust as needed. The apples will just continue to cook down if given a bit more time on low, which is okay!