This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of apples. I don’t add any sugar because it really doesn’t need it! You can use a blend of apples or stick to your favorite variety. I typically use a blend of honey crisp, pink lady, fuji, or opal (when I can find them). Tart or sweet, choose whichever apples suit you! After 6-8 hours in the crock pot all will taste just right. Store bought applesauce can’t compete with this homemade recipe. One of my favorite things is adjusting the cinnamon. I love bold cinnamon, so I make sure to use extra Vietnamese cinnamon along with Ceylon for this recipe. Not only does it taste amazing after hours of simmering, but it will leave your house smelling divine. You could also save yourself time by making this applesauce in the instant pot in just 10 minutes! Either way, you’re going to enjoy to digging into this one!

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Applesauce

Make this applesauce in the crock pot or the instant pot! Cook peeled apples for 6-8 hours on low in the crock pot or 10 minutes in the instant pot. Both yield great results! You can also adjust the cinnamon to your liking. I tend to add extra, so this recipe is quite bold. Lower the amount if you want a more mild cinnamon flavor. Any type of cinnamon or apple will work great. 

Course Dessert, Side Dish

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 6-8 Apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2-1 Lemon, juiced
• 1/2-1 Zest from one lemon *Optional*
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon - Blend of Vietnamese and Ceylon
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1/4 Tsp Vanilla Powder *Optional*

Instructions

1. Peel and slice apples. 

   

2. Add apples to crock pot along with lemon juice, cinnamon, and water. 

   

3. Cook apples for 6-8 hours on low in the crock pot or 10 minutes in the instant pot. Let instant pot de-pressurize before attempting to open. 

   

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