Crockpot Applesauce
If you don’t have a crockpot, you can make it on the stovetop just as well, just check often to make sure the water doesn’t evaporate. Once the apples have cooked down, you’re good to go.
16 apples, peeled, cored and cut into quarters
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar, optional
Place apples and water in crockpot. Cook on high for about 4 hours or until apples have softened. Mash with a potato masher to the desired consistency. (I like it chunky.) Stir in brown sugar, if desired. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
You can also cool to room temperature and freeze this in sealed containers to enjoy later.
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Ok, so I am 6 months along wit my 2nd child and have been having some SERIOUS apple cravings. That looks amazing, and I am seriously contemplating leaving my house right now to buy some MORE apples. Great post!
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Have this in the crockpot right now, and it smells wonderful!
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I am going to try this one next week. How do you freeze it? Just in a freezer bag? Does it change being frozen?
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Jessica Reply:
January 7th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
@Claire, my kids prefer it frozen. I just freeze it in 2 cup containers.
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Do you have a preference with the apples you use? I have read that some people mix the varieties for better flavor. Thanks it looks awesome!
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Jessica Reply:
September 26th, 2011 at 7:08 am
I usually do granny smith, braeburn, or gravenstein.
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I’m on my second batch. We loved the first one so much and I have a plethora of apples right now!
Thanks for such an easy recipe. Oh, and I meant to tell you, your Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that you posted ages ago is now one of my favorite soups! So double thanks! lol
Tara
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mmm!! Thanks for the recipe! I have it in the crock pot right now, I added cinnamon and I can’t wait to serve it to the kiddos when they wake up from their nap soon! =)
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I was brought to this recipe from Pinterest but I want the Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that someone else mentioned in a comment. I tried to search the website and didn’t find it. Is that still available on the site? Thanks!
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Jessica Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
You’d have to show me the pinterest link. I don’t have a greek lemon chicken soup, so but it may have been linked to one of my recipe round-ups?
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Joann Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
@Jessica, I clicked on the applesauce recipe on Pinterest but someone commented above about the Greek Lemon Chicken Soup. Oh well, it just sounded good…I’ll have to google it. I am going to try the apple sauce though…thanks for the reply!!
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Jessica Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@Joann, I see what you mean now that I’m looking in the above string. I think that she just got me confused with someone else and I must not have had time to respond to the comment.