The afternoon is rainy and cold, most chores around the house are completed and the season is fall…let’s make some applesauce. The recipe is simple, almost embarrassingly simple, however nothing beats the taste and smell of homemade applesauce. Especially if you just enjoyed an apple picking weekend! I make a large batch, it freezes beautifully.
The Usual Cast Of Characters
1. Ten to twelve medium sized apples. I use a variety of sweet and tart apples. Granny Smith and Macintosh work well together.
2. 1/2 cup sugar brown or white. Brown adds a deeper flavor. 3. 1/2 cup Red Hot Candies.
4. 3 Tablespoons lemon juice.
The Steps to Glory
1. Slice and core apples. Yes, I keep the skin on. Tough peels will float to the top and are easily scooped out. The rest will be blended in with the immersion blender at the end.
2. Layer apples in the crockpot along with the other ingredients.
3. Cool on high for 2-3 hours or until the apples release the juice. Switch to low for another 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Blend apples in crockpot with an immersion blender until you reach desired texture. Cook for another hour.
5. Cool and enjoy warm or refrigerate if you enjoy cool applesauce. Freeze in containers to enjoy all year.
Don’t you just love the fall, even the rainy lazy days staying cozy inside?
With memories of beautiful fall weather
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AW, Amy, I love making things in the crockpot…and fresh applesauce is divine. Hubby loves the cinnamon candies in his also. Happy Fall! Sandi
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My Princess is enjoying her pink sauce.
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I love the idea of adding the red hot candies. If you can’t get them, what else would you suggest using?
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Cinnamon and cloves. Make sure the spices
are fresh.
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I’ve used a small cheesecloth sack before. Just be sure to remove before you blend…unfortunately I know this from past experience.
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I purchased some of Amazon. They can be hard to find in stores.
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Thanks!!
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The red hots are something I never heard of but now that I have it makes so much sense. Sounds very yummy!
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Very yummy addition and the color is divine.
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Looks good, I can’t wait to try this. I always love your pictures, I have absolutely no flair for decorating and your pictures are so welcoming and upbeat.
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Thank you so much. I love that you feel welcome in my home. Please visit often!
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Alot of my friends and neighbors have been using the crockpot and so many pinterest pins are about crockpot recipes – unfortunately we haven’t bought it. Your applesauce looks delicious !
Thank you so much for joining us at Meraki Link Party.
Much love
Naush
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Looks yummy! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 18, open until November 26. Shared.
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I’ve never made homemade applesauce before – this sounds divine! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
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Thanks for posting at Funtastic Friday. This was an eye opener to consider the slow cooker for this recipe
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What a great idea! I always loved candy apples better than caramel. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!! Hope your week is wonderful!
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I love making applesauce in the crockpot – it really adds a wonderful flavour. It’s lovely to see how you are embracing the autumn. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party Community, Amy.
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Thanks for reminding me of the simple pleasures of fall. This looks delicious.
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