Slow Cooker Cider Applesauce (No Sugar Added)

This spicy applesauce requires no added sugar because the apples and spices are sweet enough on their own. The smell of the apples cooking with the spices makes the entire house smell like apple cider!

Original recipe makes 16 servings

Ingredients

5 pounds apples – peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    4 hrs

  • READY IN

    4 hrs 10 mins

Directions

  1. Layer apples into a slow cooker. Sprinkle cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg over the apples.
  2. Cook on High until apples are soft, 4 to 5 hours. Whisk apples vigorously for a chunkier-style applesauce. Puree with an immersion blender for a smoother applesauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 76 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Sodium: 2 mg