Make a delicious Homemade Applesauce your kids (& family) can enjoy during the fall, after school, or as an anytime snack. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.
Homemade Apple Sauce
The first time I tried making Apple Sauce at home was when our first daughter was in 1st Grade, she just started 8th. It was our first homeschool year and there was a recipe for Apple Sauce in one of her curriculum (I believe it was Science).
The Apple Sauce turn out delicious! We couldn’t get enough. However, we’ve only made the recipe a couple extra times since the book is stored away and I just don’t think about getting it out. The couple times I did look for it, I couldn’t remember what page the recipe was on, that in itself took a while to find (I don’t remember finding it). A bookmark or something would have been helpful.
In any event, I’ve been making my own version. The kids always enjoy it, my daughter and now my son. Although, it takes a few hours to make and they’re usually so eager for it to be done.
Which Apples Make the Best Homemade Apple Sauce?
That my friend is something I don’t know. But I do know that choosing apples that are firm and somewhat tangy is a good place to start. For this recipe, I used a mix of red and. The sauce turned out a tad sweeter than I wanted it to but it was still fine.
What Makes Apple Sauce Taste Better?
Well, my secret ingredient is Cinnamon. It’s a favorite flavor in my household for many baked goods and some recipes like this Apple Sauce. I used a Tablespoon in this recipe but I think 1 to 2 tsp is also a good amount. This smell of the apples and cinnamon combination in my house through out the day as the sauce cooks is amazing especially, during the Fall.
Want to Try Making Apple Sauce at Home? Here’s My Recipe.
Apple Sauce Recipe:
- 8 Cups Peeled, Sliced, Washed Apples
- 1/2 Cup Sugar (any color you want)
- 1 TBSP Cinnamon, 1 t0 2 teaspoons are good too
Directions:
- Place apples in the Crockpot
- Add Sugar
- Add Cinnamon
- Cover Crockpot and cook on high 4-5 hours (or low for 6-8 hrs)
- You can give the sauce an occasional stir if desired.
- Once it looks done, stir, then mash with a Potato Masher or Spoon. The apples will be very soft at this point and easy to mash.
- Turn off crockpot.
- Cool Applesauce.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Slow Cooker
I bought my Slow cooker last Fall to help me cook meals when I was at work. It’s a great appliance to have during the Fall and winter months for soups and other meals. Throw everything in, let it cook all day, while you get other stuff done.
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