Slow Cooker Chunky Applesauce Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: pumpkin pie spice

💰Cheaper: allspice

Pumpkin pie spice offers a similar flavor profile.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity with a different flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a cost-effective alternative.

Peel, core, and chop the apples into chunks.

Place the chopped apples in a slow cooker.

Add water to the slow cooker until the apples are just covered.

Stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to taste.

Cover and cook on low for several hours until apples are soft.

Mash the apples with a potato masher for a chunky texture.

Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.

Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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