Caramel Apple Crockpot Applesauce: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe
A velvety, spiced applesauce made in a slow cooker with caramel notes from brown sugar and butter. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and yields a smooth, comforting dessert or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash, peel, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Place apple chunks in a large bowl and sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon; toss to coat evenly.
- Dot the apples with cold butter cubes and pour in the water.
- Transfer mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until apples are tender.
- Remove lid and blend with an immersion blender for smooth texture or mash with a potato masher for chunky texture.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Let cool for 30 minutes before serving warm or chilled.
Notes
Use cold butter to prevent pooling and burning. Keep the lid on during cooking to retain steam. If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered for the last hour. If too thick, add a splash of water. Do not use High heat as it will scorch the sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
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