Slow Cooker Spiced Cinnamon Applesauce
A warm and cozy fall dessert that you can make any time of year. Go nuts with the spice or opt out of the sugar - this recipe is completely customizable.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 153 kcal
- 453 Grams Apples - Peeled, Chopped, and Sliced (3 Pounds)
- 100 Grams White Granulated Sugar (1/2 Cup)
- 2 Grams Apple Pie Spice (1 Teaspoon)
- 0.5 Grams Salt (1/8 Teaspoon)
- 2 Grams Vanilla Extract (1/2 Teaspoon)
- 118 Grams Water (1/2 Cup)
Put the apples in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a small bowl whisk together the sugar, apple pie spice, and salt. Sprinkle over the apples.
Pour the water and vanilla extract over the apples.
Cover with the lid and cook for 4 hours on high.
Whisk the apples together until smooth.
Serve warm or allow to cool completely before storing in a sealed container in the fridge.
Slow cooker times vary! In my smaller slow cooker, I need the full four hours for the apples to soften enough into sauce. In my larger slow cooker, the apples fall apart after about an hour and a half. Keep an eye on your apples to ensure proper cook times.
You don't have to turn the apples into applesauce if you don't want to. I love slow cooker spiced cinnamon apples as a dessert. Just cut the cook times until the apples are tender but not mush (again, cook times vary). Then top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or granola.
Need a healthier option? You can skip the sugar entirely. Just know that the sugar helps counter the sharp, sour flavor of the Granny Smith apples. For a muted, sweeter flavor, consider a different type of apple such as gala or Fuji.
Not a fan of cinnamon? Feel free to leave it out! Apple pie spice adds a warmth to the applesauce, but you don't need it to make this flavorful snack.
Keyword Slow Cooker Applesauce, Slow Cooker Chicken, Spiced Cinnamon Applesauce