Best 7 Slow Cooker Spiced Applesauce Crock Pot Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful goodness of homemade spiced applesauce, crafted with love in your slow cooker or Crock-Pot. This collection of recipes presents a symphony of flavors, from the classic apple cinnamon blend to unique variations infused with zesty cranberries, warming ginger, or a touch of zesty orange. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll have a soul-satisfying treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a delectable accompaniment to your favorite dishes. Let the slow cooker do the work and fill your home with the enticing aroma of spiced apples.

Embrace the timeless charm of classic spiced applesauce, where the harmonious blend of apples, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg creates a taste that never goes out of style. For a tangy twist, embark on a culinary adventure with cranberry-spiced applesauce, where the tartness of cranberries adds a vibrant dimension to the sweetness of apples. Ignite your taste buds with ginger-spiced applesauce, where the warmth of ginger dances across your palate, leaving a lingering spiciness that is both invigorating and comforting. And for a burst of citrusy delight, immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of orange-spiced applesauce, where the zesty essence of oranges complements the natural sweetness of apples, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED APPLESAUCE



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My sweet and chunky applesauce is a perfect snack or side dish with your favorite entree. Because it's prepared in the slow cooker, you can fix it and forget it before you and the family head out for some fun. -Susanne Wasson, Montgomery, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 pounds apples (about 18 medium), peeled and sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the apples, sugar, water, salt and cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. , Turn off heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Mash if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE



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This applesauce is super easy to make because it cooks in a crock pot while you are doing something else.

Provided by Leda Meredith

Categories     Dessert     Side Dish     Snack     Sauces     Sauce

Time 6h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds/1.8 kilograms apples
1/4 cup/57 grams light brown sugar, or 3 tablespoons honey; optional
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; optional
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; optional
1 cup/236 milliliters water
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters lemon juice

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 12 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CIDER APPLESAUCE (NO SUGAR ADDED)



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This spicy applesauce requires no added sugar because the apples and spices are sweet enough on their own. The smell of the apples cooking with the spices makes the entire house smell like apple cider!

Provided by Cookingfor9

Categories     Side Dish     Applesauce Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Layer apples into a slow cooker. Sprinkle cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg over the apples.
  • Cook on High until apples are soft, 4 to 5 hours. Whisk apples vigorously for a chunkier-style applesauce. Puree with an immersion blender for a smoother applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

SLOW COOKER SPICED APPLESAUCE (CROCK POT)



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A beautiful fall recipe from Gooseberry Patch's new book, "Autumn with Family & Friends". The house will smell wonderful when you walk in at the end of the day! You can enjoy this on its own with a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar or serve it with baked pork chops. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 8h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 golden delicious apples, cored, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker; stir to mix.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  • When done, stir with a wooden spoon. Gently crush applesauce against side of slow cooker to desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 32.3, Protein 0.5

CROCK-POT SPICED APPLESAUCE (CANNING RECIPE)



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Can up some amazing spiced applesauce for long term food storage with this is tasty recipe where the applesauce is cooked in your slow cooker for minimum fuss!

Provided by Crock-Pot Ladies

Categories     Canning

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Pounds Apples (At Least 2 Different Varieties With A Mix Of Sweet And Tart Applesnd sweet/mild)
1 Cup Apple Juice (Or 1 Cup Water)
1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar (Or 3 Tablespoons Honey)
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Or Allspice)
3 Whole Cloves

Steps:

  • Wash, cut and core apples and add to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove cloves and discard.
  • For a smooth applesauce process the cooked apples through a food mill or blend with a blender. For a chunky applesauce, mash the apples to your desired consistency using a potato masher.
  • Ladle the applesauce into sterilized jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims with a clean cloth or paper towel and place lids and rings on the jars. Twisting the rings closed until just finger-tight.
  • Place prepared jars into either a water bath canner or steam canner and process for 20 minutes (adjusting for your elevation if needed). OR process jars in a pressure canner at 1000 ft. or less at 5 pounds pressure for 8 minutes.
  • After processing the jars, remove the jars from the canner and place on a kitchen towel on the counter and allow the jars to come to room temperature. Check seals on jars and label jars with contents and dates before putting away for storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 34 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CINNAMON SPICED APPLES



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If you're feeling festive, scoop some vanilla ice cream over a bowl of my cinnamon spiced apples. They're homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly. -Amie Powell, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into eighths
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Place apples in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; add sugar mixture and toss to coat. Top with butter. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until apples are tender, stirring halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CROCK POT APPLESAUCE



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This is our family's favorite applesauce. I found the recipe over 20 years ago when I was looking for something to make in the crock pot that I received as a wedding gift.

Provided by LoveBakedIn

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lbs tart apples, cored and sliced thin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix apples (about 12 cups) with cinnamon and sugar and put into crock pot.
  • Pour water and lemon juice over apples. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 48.1, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples for a complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady are all good choices.
  • Peel and core the apples: This will help the applesauce to cook evenly and will also remove any unwanted bitterness from the apple skins.
  • Add spices and seasonings: Experiment with different spices and seasonings to create a unique flavor profile. Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves are all classic choices.
  • Cook the applesauce on low heat: This will help to prevent the applesauce from burning and will also allow the flavors to develop fully.
  • Stir the applesauce occasionally: This will help to prevent the applesauce from sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Taste the applesauce and adjust the seasonings as needed: Add more spices or seasonings as desired.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker spiced applesauce is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a fall snack or dessert. The applesauce is naturally sweetened with honey and spices, and it is a good source of fiber and vitamins. Enjoy it on its own, or use it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

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