Homemade Crockpot Applesauce sweetened with honey instead of sugar! This easy 5-ingredient recipe is ready in just 3 hours and makes delicious applesauce that's perfect for freezing. No canning required!
4poundsapplesany variety works but Fuji and Gala are favs!
1/2cupmaple syrup
1 1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
3/4cupwater
1tablespoonlemon juice
Instructions
Peel and core apples. Cut into quarters, and place them into the crockpot.
Add maple syrup, cinnamon, water and lemon juice into crockpot, stirring to combine all ingredients.
Cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or LOW for 6 hours.
Once done, use a spoon or potato masher to mash them up. They should be very soft so this shouldn't take much more work.
Allow applesauce to cool before transferring to jars or airtight containers. For longer storage, use freezer-safe jars or containers and freeze for later.