Slow Cooker Applesauce

Peel, core and cut the apples into eight pieces each. Add the apples, cinnamon, lemon juice and sugar to a slow cooker, stirring until the apples are thoroughly coated. Cook the apples on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. Once the apples are very tender, mash them with a fork until your reach your desired consistency. (For extra-smooth applesauce, purée the cooked apples in batches in a blender.) Taste and season with additional cinnamon as desired. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container in the fridge. Kelly's Notes: The best apples for making applesauce in a slow cooker are Honey Crisp, Gala and Fuji. Opt for a mix of all three varieties for the best blend of flavors. The apples provide natural sweetness, so there's no need to add additional sugar. Feel free to customize the sweetness of the applesauce to your personal preferences.