Wash, peel and core the apples. Slice them into evenly-sized pieces, then place them in the crockpot.
Add the water and cinnamon into the slow cooker with the apple slices. Set the slow cooker to high, place the lid on, and cook on high for 2 hours.
After cooking, the apples should be tender enough that they will break apart with simple stirring
For a smooth applesauce, mash any remaining apple chunks with a potato masher or use an immersion blender to achieve your desired smoothness.
That's it! Serve this applesauce warm or cold. Enjoy!
Notes
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Not Vegan? Add 1-2 tbsp butter to this recipe for added flavor. Serve this applesauce with savory meat dishes like pork.
Gluten-free? You are all set! This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Want to mix up the flavor? Add cloves, allspice, nutmeg or a pumpkin pie spice mix to this applesauce for more Fall flavors.