A few days after I made my first batch of applesauce (and subsequently turned it into apple butter), I decided to make another batch. This time around I used my handy-dandy apple corer/peeler/slicer machine to peel the apples. I saved the peels and pureed them in the food processor, and then added them into the slow cooker bowl along with the apple slices. This time around I just seasoned the apples with some brown sugar and a couple of cinnamon sticks. I let the apples cook on low for about five hours. This recipe makes a nice chunky apple sauce --a great option for the mid-afternoon munchies.
Homemade Applesauce 2.0 (printer-friendly version)
makes about 5 cups
3 lbs organic apples (about 10 small apples), washed, cored, peeled, and sliced
1/2 cup hot water
juice from organic lemon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1. Wash the apples. Core, peel, and slice each apple.
2. Save the peels and puree them in a food processor.
3. Place the diced apples in a 4 qt slow cooker bowl. Add in the pureed peels.
4. Pour in the water and lemon juice.
5. Add in the brown sugar and cinnamon sticks. (Or season to your preference.)
6. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
7. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
8. Spoon into a jar and store in the fridge.
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