It seems we have not had enough chilly fall days so far this season. So when we woke up Sunday morning and found a cool, dreary day, we lit some candles and got right to work in the kitchen.
Mya wrote out this applesauce in her class, so we decided to give it a go. I just had to make a few modifications, like the measurements of ingredients, cooking time, etc ;)
I've always found making applesauce in the crock pot quite enjoyable; it is easy and makes the house smell great. It is also a super easy recipe to use with kids, especially if you have one of those nifty hand crank apple peelers. We have an abundance of apple orchards in our area from which we pick our own apples, so we cook frequently with apples in September and October. The recipe I have below is very basic but delicious. I found that using a mixture of different apples is what makes the texture and taste ideal.
-12 to 14 medium sized apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices--we used a combo of Fuji, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and Granny Smith.
-1/2 cup of apple cider
-2 cinnamon sticks
-2/3 cup sugar (a little more or a little less, depending on type of apples and sweetness you prefer)
-1/2 t salt
Spray crock pot with non stick oil. Place all ingredients in crock pot and mix together. Cook on low for 8 hours. Mash by hand with potato masher to desired consistency. Store in refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for 3 months. We sometimes put the applesauce in mason jars and give them as gifts.
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