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Toddler-Approved Crockpot Applesauce

This no-sugar-added Applesauce Recipe is a breeze to make in a slow cooker. Made from fresh apples and spiced with cinnamon sticks, it’s one of the best toddler-approved snacks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: crockpot applesauce, homemade applesauce
Servings: 6
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 12 apples peeled and sliced
  • ¾ cup water
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Optional: 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Add apples, water, cinnamon, and lemon juice to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3 hours. Remove the cinnamon sticks, then use a potato masher to mash the apples until they’re the consistency of applesauce. Optional: stir in 1-2 tablespoons of sugar if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

NOTE: If you’re adding the cinnamon sticks, I don’t think the added sugar is necessary, but if you’re not then you may want to add a little sugar.
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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