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Homemade Slow Cooker Applesauce for Canning

Slow Cooker Applesauce {for canning} – A Must-Try Recipe!


  • Author: Eleanor
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 cups (approximately 16 servings)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe is a delightful mix of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for canning and enjoying throughout the year.


Ingredients

  • apples
  • apple juice or water
  • lemon juice
  • brown sugar or honey or maple syrup
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • nutmeg
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, apple juice or water, and lemon juice.
  3. Add brown sugar or your choice of sweetener, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Stir everything until well combined.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the apples are soft.
  6. Once cooked, use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve your desired consistency.
  7. Let the applesauce cool before canning into sterilized jars.

Notes

This applesauce can be customized with different spices and sweetness levels based on preference. Make sure to adjust sugar according to the tartness of the apples used.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 40 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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