We picked about 25 pounds of apples today from some of our local growers. They're very inexpensive and taste so much better than the store-bought ones! Last batch of apples we picked, I made batches and batches of Crockpot Apple Butter and froze it in freezer containers so it's ready when we are. This time we decided to make applesauce (in addition to eating some of the apples, of course). School has started and applesauce is always a great "side dish" for the lunch box.
We just randomly picked a variety of apples. You can use whatever your favorite apples are to create a flavor for your own liking. Enjoy!
Simple Crockpot Applesauce
Ingredients
- 5 pounds apples (cored, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice *
Preparation
Add all ingredients to the crockpot. Cook on high for approximately 4 hours (or low for 6-8 hours). Stir apples half-way through. Cook until apples are very soft and mash when stirring. Mash the applesauce to your desired texture. I used a wooden spoon for this batch. You can use a potato masher or a blender as well.
* You may need to adjust this measurement depending on the type(s) of apples you use... flavor, sweetness, tartness, etc.
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