Slow Cooker Applesauce
on Nov 13, 2015, Updated Jun 27, 2023
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Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves give this easy slow-cooker applesauce a very fall flavor that will remind you of chai spices.
It’s week 2 of my fall CSA subscription, and I am a combination of overwhelmed and stressed-out.
I debated whether to do a weekly fruit and veg box especially because I shared the last one with a friend, and I was concerned about the quantity.
Going solo I have a surplus of hearty mustard greens, squash and potatoes, and I am struggling to keep up.
Soup is my go-to to use lots of veggies in one recipe.
With a sack of apples, I used the same strategy and made spiced slow cooker applesauce.
I ignored the different varieties by peeling, coring and chopping them all before throwing everything into the crock-pot.
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves gave the applesauce a very autumnal, chai-like flavor.
Slow Cooker Applesauce
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples peeled, cored and roughly chopped
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours. Use a potato masher to break up the apples for a chunky consistency. If you want smooth applesauce, transfer the mixture to a blender to puree in batches.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
