Slow Cooker Applesauce

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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.

Slow-Cooker Applesauce

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

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Slow Cooker Applesauce

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
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 

  • 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

Recipe makes about 4 cups applesauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast & Snacks
Cuisine: American
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