Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

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1. 01

   Prepare the Apples

   Peel, core, and chop the 15 small apples into roughly 1-inch pieces. Discard the cores and peels.

   20 min
2. 02

   Load the Crockpot

   Place the chopped apples into a 6-quart or larger crockpot. Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir everything together well, making sure all the apple pieces are coated.

   5 min
3. 03

   Cook Until Soft

   Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours, until the apples are very tender and easily mashable. They should practically fall apart when you poke them.

   If you're cooking on high, stir occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom.

4. 04

   Mash and Finish

   Once the apples are tender, remove the lid. Stir in the 1 tablespoon vanilla. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the cooked apples to your desired consistency; you might leave it a bit chunky for more texture, or keep mashing for a smoother sauce. Serve it warm, or chill it down before serving.

   5 min