Fall is here, and so are North Carolina apples! Some are better for applesauce than others, so be sure to ask at the farmers market or do a quick online search to get just the right ones. We like to leave half the peel on for a chunkier sauce, but peel them all if preferred.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Sauces, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Farmers Market, North Carolina Goodies, Southern
Author Wendy Perry
Ingredients
8-10 largeapplescored and roughly chopped, peel half
⅓ cupapple juice or water
pinchsalt
brown sugar, honey or sugaras needed
apple pie spice or something similar
Instructions
Add apples, water and salt to slow cooker. Stir and cover. Cook on high about 2 hours or low about 5 hours until tender.
Leave chunky, or puree with an immersion blender for smooth sauce. Taste for sweetness and add sugar as needed. Dust with apple pie spice.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled. Great alongside pork and chicken or stirred into your morning oatmeal or yogurt. Perfect for lunchboxes too!!