We went apple picking this weekend and for some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to pick the 1/2 bushel
That’s roughly the equivalent to 24 pounds of apples??!!
What was I thinking?? Well, now we’ll have to put all of these crisp, delicious apples to good use
The easiest place to start is with some applesauce made in the slow cooker
The only real work here is peeling the apples and the slow cooker does the rest!
I peeled and cored 8 cups of mixed variety apples – about 7 to 8 apples, depending on their size
Cut each wedge into smaller pieces – you don’t need to be exact here. They’ll all cook down together
You’ll also need a 1/2 cup of loosely packed brown sugar, a quarter cup of white wine and a teaspoon of cinnamon
Put all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir to mix
We use the Instant Pot slow/pressure cooker
Set your slow cooker on low for about 4 hours
I remove the lid for the last 1/2 hour to let some of the liquid cook off
The apples really break down but if you like it really smooth, you can blend to remove any chunks
I have to make it both ways – some of us are chunky and some of us are smooth
This will last in the fridge for a week to 10 days unless everyone eats it sooner
Enjoy!
Simply Sundays! ~ Slow Cooker Applesauce
Ingredients
8 cups of assorted, peeled and chunked apples
1/2 cup of loosely packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Directions
Peel and core 8 cups of mixed variety apples – about 7 to 8 apples, depending on their size
Cut each wedge into smaller pieces; add to slow cooker along with 1/2 cup of loosely packed brown sugar, a quarter cup of white wine and a teaspoon of cinnamon; stir to mix
Set your slow cooker on low for 4 hours; remove the lid for the last 1/2 hour to let some of the liquid cook off
Blend if a smooth consistency is desired
Tools used to make this recipe
Instant Pot IP-LUX60 V3 Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker, 6Qt, 1000W (updated model)
OXO Good Grips Apple Slicer, Corer and Divider
Anchor Hocking 8 Cup Measuring Cup Glass Batter Bowl with Spout
Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup
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