Crock-Pot Applesauce
A staple in our house is applesauce. What's great about this tried-and-true treat is it's so easy to make and yummy to eat! My favorite time of the year is autumn....nothing beats the fall colors, smells of cinnamon and pumpkin spice, and the weather is perfect, not too hot and not too cold. Another love that fall-time always brings is apples! When you bring home too many apples the next best thing is applesauce.
Last week my household got bombarded with strep throat. Being sick is no fun, especially when everyone in your house has it at the same time. In these moments I have learned that being prepared is crucial. Having your medicine cabinet stocked, plenty of essentials on hand such as tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap, and lastly, making sure your pantry is stocked with foods that are good for when you are sick. One of these foods I always try to keep on hand for these occasions is applesauce.
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away!"
We've all heard the saying above, but truth be told, there is actually quite a bit of fact to the old saying. According to livescience.com apples have many health benefits. Apples are rich in antioxidents, vitamin C, and fiber. Apples are also know to help combat asthma as well as provide protection to the gut.
Aside from the information above, I like keeping applesauce on hand especially for the sick occasions because applesauce is easy on the tummy, even soothing, and I find that even if I'm all stuffed up I can still taste the savory flavors. Another trick I've learned with applesauce is if it is served warm it can encourage a stuffy nose to loosen up. And did I mention this recipe has NO SUGAR!
Enough talking.... Let's dig in!
To watch a tutorial on how to make this recipe click the video below.
CROCK-POT APPLESAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
4 pounds of tart apples, cored and peeled. (It's best to use a variety of colors)
1/4-1/2 a cup of raw honey.
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
1 cup of water.
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid.
DIRECTIONS:
Peel and core your apples. Slice them into large chunks. An apple peeler can make this job go much faster. You can find one here.
Combine all ingredients in a large pot/ mixing bowl and stir until ingredients are well combined.
Transfer to crock-pot. (I should have used my larger crock-pot, but it had a chicken in it!
Cook on low for six hours.
Occasionally stir.
At the four hour mark mash with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached. At this point taste test to see if more honey is needed.
If you prefer smooth applesauce, at the six hour mark, transfer applesauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
Transfer to storage container and allow to cool to room temperature before moving to refrigerator.
Another option is to can the applesauce in a water bath canner. Do so following the instructions in you Blue Ball Canning Cook Book.
Happy applesauce making!
References:
Sharp, Tim.(2014, September, 24).Apples: Health Benefits, Risks, and Nutrition Facts.https://www.livescience.com/44686-apple-nutrition-facts.html.
Last week my household got bombarded with strep throat. Being sick is no fun, especially when everyone in your house has it at the same time. In these moments I have learned that being prepared is crucial. Having your medicine cabinet stocked, plenty of essentials on hand such as tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap, and lastly, making sure your pantry is stocked with foods that are good for when you are sick. One of these foods I always try to keep on hand for these occasions is applesauce.
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away!"
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We've all heard the saying above, but truth be told, there is actually quite a bit of fact to the old saying. According to livescience.com apples have many health benefits. Apples are rich in antioxidents, vitamin C, and fiber. Apples are also know to help combat asthma as well as provide protection to the gut.
Aside from the information above, I like keeping applesauce on hand especially for the sick occasions because applesauce is easy on the tummy, even soothing, and I find that even if I'm all stuffed up I can still taste the savory flavors. Another trick I've learned with applesauce is if it is served warm it can encourage a stuffy nose to loosen up. And did I mention this recipe has NO SUGAR!
Enough talking.... Let's dig in!
To watch a tutorial on how to make this recipe click the video below.
CROCK-POT APPLESAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
4 pounds of tart apples, cored and peeled. (It's best to use a variety of colors)
1/4-1/2 a cup of raw honey.
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
1 cup of water.
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid.
DIRECTIONS:
Peel and core your apples. Slice them into large chunks. An apple peeler can make this job go much faster. You can find one here.
Combine all ingredients in a large pot/ mixing bowl and stir until ingredients are well combined.
Cook on low for six hours.
Occasionally stir.
At the four hour mark mash with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached. At this point taste test to see if more honey is needed.
Transfer to storage container and allow to cool to room temperature before moving to refrigerator.
Another option is to can the applesauce in a water bath canner. Do so following the instructions in you Blue Ball Canning Cook Book.
Happy applesauce making!
References:
Sharp, Tim.(2014, September, 24).Apples: Health Benefits, Risks, and Nutrition Facts.https://www.livescience.com/44686-apple-nutrition-facts.html.
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