I received a apples from Stemilt Growers as compensation for this post. All text and opinions are my own.

Stemilt growers sent me a sampling of the apples they have this fall. They always send me some of the best fruit. These apples were juicy and sweet. They sent a few different varieties, which I think, are always great in this Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe.

I grew up in New York, which is known for its apples. Macintosh apples were so plentiful in the fall that we had them every day for at least 3 months. I miss the sweetness and freshness of those apples not to mention the homemade applesauce!
There isn’t a store-bought applesauce that comes close to homemade. I was desperate for homemade but can’t seem to find to the time to watch the stove while it cooks the old fashioned way. It also seems incredibly tedious to peel 3 pounds of apples. I love that this recipe means that I can have homemade applesauce without peeling apples and without worrying about setting the house on fire because I forgot I was making applesauce on the stovetop.

I don’t know why anyone would add a sweetener to applesauce. When you use the freshest apples that are in season, they don’t need any. I just like to add a few spices to compliment the sweetness.

I ended up turning some of the sauce into baby food. If you want to do that, then either use a high-speed blender to ensure that it’s completely smooth or peel the apples. The peel can be a choking hazard for young children and babies.

Slow Cooker Applesauce (Vegan, AIP)
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 6 Apples about 3 pounds, peeled if desired, and chopped
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
- If you prefer your applesauce chunky, leave as is and store in the refrigerator.
- If you left skins on or prefer smooth applesauce, blend with an immersion blender or regular blender in batches.
Nutrition

Can’t wait to try.
Me too! I hope you like the recipe.