Apple Sauce

How to make Apple Sauce in the slow cooker

Makes just over Four cups

What You Need

Ingredients

6 large apples, any variety (approximately 3 pounds)

2 cinnamon sticks, optional

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt  

Equipment

Vegetable peeler

Chef is knife

Cutting board

Measuring cup

Slow cooker

Immersion blender (optional)

Instructions

Peel and chop the apples: Peel the apples with the vegetable peeler, then cut them into quarters & slice out the cores. Roughly chop apples into 1- to 2-inch pieces, depending on how chunky you prefer your applesauce.

Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of the slow cooker, & close the lid.

Cook the applesauce: Cook on high for 4 hours, stirring twice during cooking.

Puree the applesauce, optional: If you like chunky applesauce, you can flit this step altogether. But it you prefer a more smooth texture, remove the cinnamon stick, then use an immersion blender to puree the applesauce until it reaches the consistency you like.

Cool & store: Cool the applesauce, then divide between several containers. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for up to three months.

Recipe Notes:

If you're using an Instant Pot to make this slow-cooker applesauce, set the machine to Slow Cooker once the ingredients have been added, increase the heat level to "More," adjust the cook time to four hours, then seal the lid.