Description
This Slow Cooker Applesauce for canning is a delightful and easy recipe that transforms fresh apples into a sweet, spiced treat. Perfect for preserving and enjoying year-round!
Ingredients
- apples
- apple juice or water
- lemon juice
- brown sugar or honey or maple syrup
- cinnamon
- ginger
- nutmeg
- salt
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, apple juice or water, lemon juice, and optional sweeteners.
- Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt to the slow cooker, and stir everything well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the apples are soft and mashable.
- Once cooked, mash the apples with a potato masher for desired consistency or blend for a smoother texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed, then serve warm or can according to your canning guidelines.
Notes
Make sure to follow proper canning procedures if preserving. Use a variety of sweet and tart apples for a more complex flavor.
- 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
Keywords: Slow Cooker Applesauce, canning, applesauce recipe, homemade applesauce, easy applesauce