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This image shows a small round white bowl filled with homemade Crockpot applesauce made with apples and pumpkin pie spice, with a spoon placed beside it for serving.

Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

Crockpot Applesauce is a simple, hands-off recipe where apples are slowly cooked with spices to create a naturally sweet, chunky or smooth sauce. It’s a perfect way to use up extra apples and enjoy homemade applesauce with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 151 kcal

Equipment

  • Peeler
  • Potato Masher or Blender
  • Slow cooker
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 8 apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Start by peeling and chopping apples into small pieces.
    This image shows fresh apples being peeled and chopped into small pieces, preparing them for slow cooking into a smooth and flavorful applesauce.
  • Place them in a slow cooker with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
    This image shows chopped apples and spices being placed into a slow cooker, ready to be transformed into a warm and comforting applesauce.
  • Stir everything together and set the slow cooker on low.
    This image shows a hand stirring chopped apples, spices, and liquid in the slow cooker to ensure even distribution of flavors before cooking.
  • Let it cook for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
    This image shows apples slowly cooking in a slow cooker, breaking down into a soft and fragrant mixture for homemade applesauce.
  • Once the apples are soft, mash the mixture for a chunky texture, or blend for smooth applesauce.
    This image shows a hand mashing slow-cooked apples inside the slow cooker, creating a rustic and chunky applesauce.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed, then let it cool before serving.
    This image shows an immersion blender pureeing cooked apples in the slow cooker, creating a smooth and creamy applesauce consistency.
  • You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
    This image shows freshly made applesauce cooling in a white bowl, ready to be served as a warm or chilled treat.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor.
  • For a thicker applesauce, cook longer or reduce the liquid content.