Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce

Ingredients

• 10-12 macintosh apples
• 1/8 cup water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/8 teaspoon clove
• 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
• 1 lemon, juice of

Directions

1. 1

   Peel, core, and slice apples into bite sized pieces.

2. 2

   Pour 1/8 C of water and apples into the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add salt, maple syrup, cloves, coriander, ginger, and lemon juice and stir so all apple slices are coated.

4. 4

   Place cinnamon sticks so that they are sticking into the container on three sides.

5. 5

   Turn the slow cooker on low and let cook for 6-7 hours or until the apples are very soft to pierce and most of the liquid is evaporated.

6. 6

   Turn off the slow cooker and take out the whole cinnamon sticks. For a chunky texture, mash with a potato masher, for a smooth texture, put into a food processor/blender or use an immersion blender until you reach the desired texture.