Harvest Apple Sauce: A Cozy Fall Treat
With apples in abundance, there’s no better time to make homemade apple sauce. This slow-cooked version brings out the warm, comforting flavors of the season with a hint of spice and just the right amount of sweetness. Adjust the sugar to match the natural sweetness of your apples, whether they’re tart or sweet. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a delicious side dish for pork or roasted chicken!
Servings: 8
Calories: 173kcal
Cost: $3.60
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 8 apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for homemade spice mix, see below!
Instructions
- Combine apples and water in the slow cooker. Set to Low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, until the apples are soft and flavors are well blended.
- Stir in the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice, then continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Spoon it warm over pancakes, oatmeal, or pork chops—or simply enjoy as a comforting snack.
Notes
For a deeper, more complex flavor, try my Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix—a budget-friendly alternative to store-bought spice blends! It’s easy to make, versatile, and enhances the warmth of any fall recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.4mg
