Description
This Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Sauce is a cozy, sweet, and simple homemade treat made with just a handful of ingredients. With warm spices and tender apples, it’s perfect for snacking, baking, or serving as a holiday side.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs apples (Jona-Gold preferred, but any variety works)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or substitute with ground cinnamon)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples, then place them in a slow cooker.
- Add the water, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon), and a pinch of salt. No need to stir.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the apples are soft, stir to keep the sauce chunky, or mash with a potato masher or immersion blender for a smooth consistency.
- Let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This apple sauce can be frozen for up to 5 months in an airtight container.
- For long-term storage, use the water-bath canning method and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by using more or less brown sugar.
- Try mixing apple varieties for a more complex flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
