This is one of my favorite things to prep and let simmer while I’m running around like a crazy person — not only because it smells amazing and makes the whole house smell like I’m Donna Reed-ing every day, all day, but because cause it pays off big with minimal effort.
First, get your hands on 6-8 medium apples – whatever kind you like, I use Gala or Empire. Peel and core them. This is the hardest part, swearsies.
1) Place peeled cored apples in the crock pot.
2) Add about 1/8 c. brown sugar sprinkled over top and 3 cinnamon sticks (fewer or ground will do)
3) Simmer on low for 6 or so hours.
You can blend to make smooth but I prefer to eat chunky over oatmeal, with vanilla ice cream, or just as a stand alone. It’s healthy, makes plenty, tastes more decadent than the ingredients would prove, and has a variety of uses. Is it just me or do you feel accomplished with something in the crock pot?
Enjoy! And share, please…
Would you believe I have never made applesauce. I guess my kids don’t really eat it, maybe if it was homemade they would.
This is the perfect time of year to make applesauce!! All the better to make it in the Crockpot too…makes it so easy..that’s for me! :D