Delicious Homemade Applesauce in the Crockpot (Kid-Friendly)
Make this easy and simple homemade crockpot applesauce recipe for kids for an easy and healthy snack! Only 4 simple ingredients to make this delicious fresh apple recipe.
Servings 4 cups
Calories 121kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 medium apples
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup more for sweeter or omit for unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the outside skin of the apples and use a vegetable peeler to remove the outside skin.8 medium apples
- Remove the core and dice apples into small ½-inch cube sizes. Add diced apples to the crock pot dish and cover with ½ cup water. Sprinkle cinnamon, add lemon juice and maple syrup, and then stir gently to incorporate.½ cup water, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Slow cook the crockpot applesauce for 4 hours or until the apples are soft. Allow the applesauce to cool to room temperature. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture to the desired texture.
Notes
Store leftover crock pot applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze applesauce in freezer bags or freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
This crockpot applesauce recipe is not recommended for children under 1 year old, consult your physician for medical and nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.1g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g
