Author Notes
Easy applesauce the lets the crockpot and the apples do all the hard work. Not too sweet and not too tart with a zing of citrus that kids will love. —Ann Zaleta
Ingredients
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3 cups
Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cubed
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4 cups
Gala apples, peeled, cubed
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1
Navel orange, zested and juiced
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2 teaspoons
ground cinnamon
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1/2 tablespoon
Pure vanilla extract
Directions
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Place all ingredients in a crockpot, mix well to combine.
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Allow to cook on low or high for 2-4 hours, until apples are soft enough to mash with the back of a spoon. Mash to desired consistency.
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Place in a long shallow pan and refrigerate until cold, 40 degrees F. or below. This recipe freezes well up to 3 months.
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Serving suggestions: Top Pork chops or vanilla ice cream, try mixing it in your oatmeal or just as it is for a snack.
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