Homemade Crockpot Applesauce (With Easy Canning Instructions)
Learn how to make homemade applesauce in the crockpot with minimal effort, plus simple instructions for canning it for shelf-stable goodness all year long!
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Equipment
- Crockpot slow cooker
- Immersion Blender or potato masher
- Canning Jar, Lids, and Bands
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Mixed Apples peeled or unpeeled, cored, chopped
- ½ cup Water or apple cider
- 1-2 teaspoons Cinnamon optional
- Sugar, Honey, or Maple Syrup to taste (optional)
Instructions
To Make Applesauce
- Add chopped apples and water or cider to the crockpot. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top if desired.5 pounds Mixed Apples, 1/2 cup Water, 1-2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until apples are soft and broken down.
- Mash with a potato masher for chunky applesauce, or blend for a smoother consistency.
- Taste and add sweetener if needed.Sugar, Honey, or Maple Syrup
Canning Instructions
- If canning, bring applesauce back to a gentle simmer.
- Ladle hot applesauce into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Wipe rims clean, apply lids and bands, and process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes (adjust for altitude if needed).
- Let jars cool undisturbed and check seals before storing.
Notes
- Use a blend of sweet and tart apples for the richest flavor.
- For thicker sauce, crack the crockpot lid open near the end of cooking.
- Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and eaten within a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Servings: 4 pints
Calories: 74kcal
Cost: $7.00