Apples, fresh from the orchard, are one of the blessings in September. I enjoy making applesauce for the grandchildren. Each year I get a little more efficient.
Two appliances have simplified the process of making applesauce for me: a crock pot and a victorio strainer. What is a victorio strainer? For a complete description of this wonderful tool, click here.
I have access to unsprayed wild apples on the old family farm. The apples are not so great for eating fresh, but they make a good applesauce. I sort them and cut out the bad parts. Then I simply cut them in four pieces, leaving the skin on, leaving the core intact. (If I am using apples that have been sprayed I do remove the skin.)
I fill up the crock pot with apple sections turn it on high for a couple hours. Them I turn it down to low, stir and mash the apples, continuing to cook until completely soft.
The soft, mashed apples are put through the victorio strainer, which removes the apple skin and seeds. I have nicely pureed and strained applesauce.
I add honey and Ceylon cinnamon to taste. (Ceylon cinnamon has a milder, sweeter flavor than cassia cinnamon, as well as increased health benefits.) The sauce is then ready to be canned.
Thanks for visiting. Enjoy this season of harvest!
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I love homemade applesauce. I didn’t make any this year, but I did make apple butter and apple jelly. Thanks for sharing with Thankful Thursdays.
I have never done mine in the crockpot, but I’m planning to make applesauce today so I may need to try out this method!
Now this is the right recipe for me -to do it in the crockpot! Love applesauce in winter with potato fries and chicken. Many thanks for sharing the applesauce with SEASONS! Have a great rest of the week:):)
It sounds delicious! We love applesauce but I must admit I’ve never tried to make it myself.
Lisa, the crockpot makes it so easy. Once I have them in the crockpot, I can work on other projects and then finish up the applesauce at my convenience.
Oh, this looks so wonderful! I love homemade applesauce, and it is such a blessing that you have access to them like this. God bless you, Carol. 🙂
Thanks for visiting, Cheryl. Have a blessed weekend!