Saturday, November 7, 2009

♥Crockpot Sugar 'n Spice Applesauce with Raisins♥


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Who says you can't make homemade applesauce and still be a busy mom? This recipe is easy, quick and literally makes itself for you. All you have to do is load your crockpot with the ingredients and walk away! Your home will be filled with the aroma of fall and there will be happy tummies thanking you for all of your hard work and effort☺ This spicy, rich sauce is so delicious you could serve it over ice cream or for dessert in a small pot.


Ingredients:

10-12 apples (use several varieties for a more robust flavor)
lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of ground cloves
1/4 cup raisins
Replace two apples with pears for a little more spice and variation

Directions:

Peel and core apples (use Granny Smith and Gala apples)
Cut apples in chunks, douse with lemon juice.
Add to crockpot with water. Add sugar, vanilla, raisins.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Stir lightly for a chunky sauce.
Add spices at end of cooking. Serve warm or cold.
Makes about 2-1/2 cups
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9 comments:

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Love this great recipe!!! Happy Pink Saturday! Thanks so much for sharing! So glad you could visit me too!!!

Dogwood said...

Yep...looks and sounds yummy. I will be picking some of those apples off the tree today and cooking up a storm! Thanks.

^..^Corgidogmama said...

Oh, I love using the crock pot for recipes like this!
It doubles up as a potpourri burner with all those spices and vanilla. Man, I can smell it now.
Looks yummy. We always made homemade applesauce in the fall. Mom always just used a dash of nutmeg at the end of cooking it on top the stove. I think the crock pot idea is much, much better! More smells!

2 Dogs said...

Oh dear I must have been gone toooooooo long. I've missed several post. Must get caught up. Hugs!

Anonymous said...

How good that sounds. I love fresh fruit and salads. Yum!!

Joyce said...

I call this comfort food. Yum!
Joyce

Cathy said...

OMG!!! Every recipe and photo on this blog is making my mouth salivate. I just want to bite into a piece of hot apple pie or make some gingerbread cookies.

What a great blog. Thank you for inspiring me to bake some cookies.

Take care and have a great evening.

Cathy

crochet lady said...

You've cooked up a real cute blog here. Sounds like a great recipe!

kanishk said...

I will be picking some of those apples off the tree today and cooking up a storm! Thanks. Work from home India