UNSWEETENED CROCK POT APPLESAUCE
I eat a LOT of applesauce (as a side dish, for breakfast, for a snack with a piece of cheese, you name it) and it seems silly to be buying it so frequently. I'm not always able to find unsweetened kind every single time I go to the store, so I make my own when I can, the way I like it and I finally got around to writing things down last night when I made a batch. Some may prefer a little more sweet in this recipe or may need to compensate for the apples being more more tart occasionally than other times. The types of apples I use vary, but I try for 2 or more kinds, any combination except Red or Golden Delicious as these types don't seem to make good applesauce. Organic seem to be best, but the selection wasn't very good for buying for this batch, so I peeled the non-organic apples before coring and chopping because I didn't want all the wax, but peeling is not an absolutely necessary step. Throwing it all in the crock pot is so easy and makes the house smell so nice!
Provided by bikerchick
Categories Dessert
Time 8h5m
Yield 6-8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in crock pot, using 1 c cranberry juice if you prefer a thicker sauce, 1 1/2 c if you like a thinner sauce.
- Stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Check consistency of applesauce, adding more cranberry juice if too thick.
- Mash apple chunks with potato masher to desired texture, leaving it as chunky as you like.
- Taste for preferred tartness or sweetness, adding any sugar, honey or sugar substitute for your tastes.
- Cook on low for 1 to 2 more hours.
- Remove vanilla bean and star anise.
- Vanilla bean can be rinsed and kept for a few more similar uses.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Can be easily frozen and can be used when substituting for oil in reducing fat in some recipes.
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Kajol hlli
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The applesauce is delicious and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ssempija Umaru
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The applesauce is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use it for so many different things.
Likhona Mxhamli
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The applesauce is delicious and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
COPY MASTER
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I love that it's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Robin Holmes
[email protected]I've been making this applesauce for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.
MD fuhad Fuhad
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I made it last night and it was delicious. The applesauce was thick and flavorful, and it was the perfect sweetness.
Steven Parrott
[email protected]I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I love making applesauce in my slow cooker. It's so easy and the results are always delicious.
Ramish Jan
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The applesauce is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use it for so many different things.
Bereket Melese
[email protected]I made this applesauce for my kids and they loved it! It's so healthy and delicious, and it's a great way to get them to eat more fruit.
Zen Fone
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The applesauce is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use it for so many different things.
Devandre Jackson
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The applesauce was so thick and flavorful, and it was the perfect sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
James Morgan
[email protected]I've been making this applesauce for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I love that I can use it for so many different things, like pies, cakes, and muffins.
SHYMI STHA
[email protected]I made this applesauce last week and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved it and even my husband, who isn't usually a fan of applesauce, said it was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
josh garnett
[email protected]This is the best applesauce recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The applesauce is thick and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, which makes