Pioneer Woman Crockpot Applesauce Recipe
Making applesauce at home feels warm and comforting. This Pioneer Woman Crockpot Applesauce Recipe is simple and cozy. It cooks slowly and fills your kitchen with sweet apple smells.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Apples
- Peel, core and chop apples into small pieces. Try to keep sizes similar for even cooking.
Add Apples to Crockpot
- Place chopped apples into the crockpot. Spread them evenly across the bottom.
Add Sweeteners and Spices
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. These give warm and cozy flavor.
Pour Liquid
- Pour water or apple juice over apples. This helps them soften without burning.
Add Lemon Juice
- Add lemon juice to brighten flavor and keep apples from turning dark.
Mix Gently
- Stir everything gently using a wooden spoon. Make sure spices coat apples well.
Cover and Cook
- Cover crockpot with lid. Cook on low for four hours until apples are very soft.
Stir Occasionally
- Stir once or twice during cooking. This helps apples cook evenly and smoothly.
Mash Apples
- Use a spoon or masher to mash apples. Leave chunky or smooth, as you like.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste applesauce. Add more sugar or cinnamon if you want stronger flavor.
Serve Warm or Cool
- Turn off crockpot. Serve applesauce warm or let cool before storing.
Notes
- Use sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for better flavor.
- Mix different apple types for deeper taste.
- Cook longer for smoother applesauce texture.
- Skip sugar if apples are naturally sweet.
- Add vanilla for extra warm flavor.