Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce is a dish my whole family loves! It's apple season and our farmer's market is overflowing with the fruit in all different shapes, sizes and colors. It's funny, but I look forward to apple season so that I can chat with “the apple man.” I'm ashamed to say that I don't know his name, but he is the sweetest old man who has been selling his delicious apples at our market for years. He lets you sample anything and is so knowledgable on his crop.
My mom recently took a trip to Apple Hill and was generous enough to share her bounty with me. She gave me one condition – that I had to give her back half of the apple sauce I made. I complied! Nothing could be better than homemade apple sauce and your house smelling of sweetness and spice all day long.
Some say using a crock pot for cooking is cheating, but I think it's a great tool and we should take advantage of it! When I worked full time, I loved coming home to a fully cooked meal. Now that I'm a mom and have limited time to cook, I love it even more!
Grab your kids, husband, or roommate because peeling the apples takes a little time; however, this Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce recipe is worth it!
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rose
That looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Kim
I have been making a very similar recipe for years. I usually use golden delicious apples, lots more cinnamon, sometimes throw some thyme in, as well. I use, typically no sugar, no honey, no sweetener (if the apples are not sweet at all, I might through a little Splenda or stevia in) and I typically don’t peel the apples. But that is a texture thing for me. YUM! I make this all fall and freeze it for the rest of the year. 🙂
Julie Gladnick
I’m so excited for this recipe! Unfortunately, my intention was to make this for my 8-month-old daughter, and I forgot that she can’t have honey yet until it was too late! My husband and I are now forced to enjoy it:) (and the amazing smell!)
Bea
You can make it sans sweetener – no honey, maple syrup, etc. – and it’d be safe and sweet if you don’t use tart apples.
Jennifer
This turned out so amazing, thank you! Did two crock pots full today and will do several more. I’m going to can some, freeze some and give some away 🙂 so good!
Nell Miller
This is a great recipe. I used 1 cup apple cider (NOT VINEGAR!) and the juice of 1 orange instead of the water. This gave it a deeper flavor. I used 3/4 Fugi and 1/4 Winesap apples, which was a good combination. Don’t use sour apples!
Tina B.
Just made this today. Didn’t need to add any honey or sugar….it was perfect! Thanks so much!
Monique
What size in your crockpot? We have a 3 quart/liter size so I’m wondering if I need to half this.
Katie
OMG this tastes like the inside of an apple pie!!! Next time I’m making your vanilla “ice cream” to go with it! DELICIOUS!
Liz
How long do you think this will keep in the fridge?
Brittany
How long will it last in the fridge? How do you freeze/thaw it and how long will it last after you thaw it! 🙂
CJ
Made it with pink ladies. Did not add sweetener. It was perfect! My whole family loves it!!.
Christa
Thanks for this! Could I use maple syrup instead of the honey?
Against All Grain
As a substitute, maple syrup works great for honey. I have not tried it in this recipe though.
Against All Grain
As a substitute, maple syrup works great for honey. I have not tried it in this recipe though. If you try it, let me know how it tastes.
Elizabeth
Would you suggest adding something in place of the honey for a 10mo? I’ve read you should avoid honey before age 2.
Jen @ ChasetheRedGrape
Love the recipe Danielle! Just made it and taken it out of the slow cooker, so delish! We used half Braeburn and half russet apples (for those Brits out there!) and it worked perfect with just 1tsp of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla!
Now off to enjoy!
sandra
Lee valley Tools has an old fashioned apple peeler. we have two apple trees and this item saves us a ton of time . it peels slices and cores all at the same time you just have to place the apple on it then turn the handle that easy
I never use sugar or honey- straight up apples a little bit of water and cinnamon ..
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Stacey
I just leave the peel on when I make applesauce and use my immersion blender after it is cooked to blend it up. Much faster more nutrients.
Mrs. Buck the Baker
I am not a fan of honey. I bet one could use Guava syrup. I like this recipe does not use white refined sugar. oooo oooo organic bown sugar may work as well.
Danielle
Another great sub would be maple syrup 1:1. ~Eileen
Lisa
This recipe is simply delicious – my family LOVES it! I will never buy store bought applesauce again. And we only use 1/4 c honey and it’s perfect. As my son says it tastes like apple pie!!
Debbie
I love this recipe! I use pink ladies and organic maple syrup. The apples have enough liquid in them so I don’t add the water but it’s a hit every year at Thanksgiving. I serve it warm.