Slow Cooker Applesauce

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

• Author: Paige Adams
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 – 5 hours
• Total Time: 4 – 5 hours 5 minutes
• Yield: 4 cups 1x

Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves give this easy slow-cooker applesauce a very fall flavor that will remind you of chai spices.

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

1. 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.
2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.