Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

Name: Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 medium granny smith apples or 8 medium other tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced into fourths; 2/3 cup sugar; 3/4 cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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⏱ 140 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Apple

This straightforward recipe transforms tart apples into a deliciously chunky cinnamon applesauce using a slow cooker. The apples are cooked with sugar, apple juice and butter until tender, then stirred to create a rustic texture. It can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for later. The process requires minimal effort for a comforting, homemade result.

Ingredients

8 medium granny smith apples or 8 medium other tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced into fourths
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

Combine all the listed ingredients in a slow cooker of 3 1/2 to 6 quart capacity.
Put the lid on and cook using the high heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the apple pieces start to soften and disintegrate.
Give the mixture a thorough stir to mash any larger remaining chunks of apple.
This applesauce is ready to be served either warm or after being chilled.
For a cold version, allow it to cool for about 2 hours, then transfer to containers, cover, and place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium35400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryApple

AuthorLeahMarie