Ready for fall? Start the season with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Applesauce. It’s an easy, cozy recipe and great to keep a few jars on hand.
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Made it faster in my West Bend slow cooker… my house smells awesome. My kids love pumpkin but bored with apples, but this disappeared! Thanks!
– lisa
If you love applesauce, this slow cooker pumpkin applesauce is a must-try. I combined elements from my slow cooker applesauce and slow cooker pumpkin butter to create a spiced, creamy spread. It’s wonderful on buttered toast, stirred into yogurt, or spooned over ice cream. How would you serve it?
Key Ingredients
- Gala apples: a sweet, crisp base for the sauce.
- Pumpkin puree: adds creamy texture and autumn flavor.
- Cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves: warm spices that create cozy fall notes.
- Vanilla & apple juice: boost sweetness and help the fruit break down.
- Brown sugar: added at the end to adjust sweetness to your taste.
How to make Pumpkin Applesauce
- Add peeled, cored, and sliced apples, the can of pumpkin puree, spices, vanilla, and apple juice to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook until the apples are tender and fragrant (see times below).
- Whisk or mash to your preferred smoothness and stir in brown sugar to taste.
How to Serve Pumpkin Applesauce
On its own: Serve warm or chilled in a bowl, with an optional sprinkle of extra cinnamon.
Breakfast: Spread on buttered toast, croissants, pancakes, or English muffins for a seasonal morning treat.
Dessert: Use as an ice cream topping, a cake filling, or mixed into plain yogurt for extra flavor.
Storing Applesauce
Store leftovers in the refrigerator; it keeps well for several days but tends to disappear quickly. For longer storage, freeze portions in airtight containers. Note: this recipe is not intended for canning.
Pumpkin Applesauce Recipe
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Equipment
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Slow cooker – 6 quart or larger recommended.
Ingredients
- 8 medium Gala apples about 4 pounds before peeling and coring
- 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple juice or water
- Brown sugar to taste add at the end; about 1/2 cup used here
Instructions
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Peel, core, and slice the apples. Add them to the slow cooker.
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Add the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, and apple juice. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours, until the apples are very tender.
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When cooked, whisk or mash the mixture to your desired smoothness. Taste and add brown sugar a little at a time until it reaches your preferred sweetness (about 1/2 cup if you like it sweeter).
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated and provided as an estimate; if you follow a specific diet, please calculate values yourself.
More Applesauce and Butter recipes
Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce and Blueberry Butter are cozy, fruit-filled spreads to keep on hand. Peach Butter, Raspberry Applesauce, and Strawberry Applesauce each offer a sweet twist on classic flavors. For a richer seasonal option, try Slow Cooker Apple Butter or Cranberry Apple Butter.