Homemade Chunky Applesauce

Apple sauce

Forget everything you know about applesauce. Most of us are used to store-bought applesauce. We might have it here or there as a snack but it’s generally not thought of as anything special, right? Well, let me tell you that homemade crock-pot applesauce is in a league of its own. I started making it a few years ago after I kept seeing recipes for it pop up on Pinterest. Just the whole concept of slow-cooking apples and cinnamon together made me excited for fall so I gave it a whirl. It has been a staple in my kitchen every fall and winter since.

Applesauce

It’s so delicious, natural and simple. The perfect combination of natural sweetness and tartness. Even my mom who is not a cooked/baked apple fan likes this stuff. This is a prime example of how amazing homemade food can taste versus store bought food. And, this recipe calls for just three simple ingredients: apples, lemon and cinnamon.

Applesauce

And, in addition to tasting great, while this applesauce is slow-cooking your whole house will be filled with the most delightful, natural aroma of apples and cinnamon. It’s so much better than any fake a** fall scented candle you could ever buy.  😉  Enjoy!

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Homemade Chunky Applesauce

Makes 3 cups

Ingredients:

  • 8 apples (I used 6 sweet & 2 tart)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 piece lemon peel
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Directions:

  1. Peel and cube apples. Add to crock pot with lemon juice, lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
  2. Cook on low heat for 4 hours. Stirring occasionally.
  3. Discard cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
  4. Pour applesauce into medium size bowl. Cool in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

Cooking Tip:

  • Since there’s no added sugar in this recipe I like to use 6 sweet apples to 2 tart apples. I used a combination of organic honeycrisp and organic granny smith. Play around with different apple combinations to see what fits your palate best.

 

xo Tedi

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  1. Lee wrote:

    Yum Tedi might make this for family for thanksgiving

    Posted 10.20.14 Reply
    • Tedi Sarah wrote:

      Great idea birthday boy! Will do!

      Posted 10.20.14 Reply