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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Applesauce

by Sarah Olson on August 25, 2017 | Updated August 27, 2020 32 Comments

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Are you ready for fall? Start out fall right with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Applesauce!

done cooking pumpkin apple sauce

If you are an applesauce lover, this slow cooker pumpkin applesauce is a must-try. On my blog I have both a recipe for applesauce and pumpkin butter. Why not mix the two I decided! The results are great! My favorite thing to do with this applesauce is put it on buttered toast, what would you put it on?

apples, can of pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves in a slow cooker.

I add pumpkin spice flavors to this applesauce, even the vanilla. The size of the apple slices isn’t too important, as long as the lid is kept on they are going to soften up.

How to make Pumpkin Applesauce:

sliced apples in a slow cooker

To the apples, I add pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, and apple juice.

sliced apples, seasonings, and pumpkin puree in a slow cooker

Stir to combine.

apple slices and pumpkin puree

Below is what the applesauce looks like after cooking for 5 hours on high, this recipe would do fine on low for 8 hours if you need more time. When the cooking time is done, I use a whisk to break up the apples. I then add brown sugar to sweeten, add the sugar to taste.

cooked pumpkin applesauce in a slow cooker.

I store the leftovers of this applesauce in the fridge. It doesn’t last long in our house. If you need to store extra, I suggest freezing it. This is not a canning recipe.

jar of pumpkin applesauce

I hope this is the first pumpkin recipe you make this fall! Have a great weekend.

cooked pumpkin applesauce in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Applesauce

5 from 7 votes
Pumpkin and apples slow cooked together to make a dreamy applesauce.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin applesauce
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 8 medium sized Gala Apples 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, I used a half cup
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Instructions:

  • Peel, core and slice the apples. Add the apples to the slow cooker.
  • Add the can of pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla and apple juice.
  • Stir.
  • Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.
  • When the cooking time is done stir with a whisk until the desired smoothness is desired. Add brown sugar to taste, I used a half cup of brown sugar.
  • Store leftovers in fridge or freezer. This is not a canning recipe.

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Recipe Notes:

Nutritional values are approximate. Please youse your own calculations if you require a special diet. The values below are for 1/12 of the recipe.

Nutrition:

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5581IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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  • Slow Cooker Strawberry Applesauce
  • Slow Cooker Apple Butter
  • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Butter
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    Comments

    1. Ruth Gosselin says

      September 19, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      I plan to dip my potato latkes in this!!!! Since you never can find pumpkin flavored applesauce and will the pumpkin butter recipe go good on oatmeal?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 19, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        Yes, I think it will!

        Reply
    2. Teresa says

      October 28, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      So the apple juice is the only with points?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 28, 2019 at 4:54 pm

        Yes, and you will need to add a sweetener of your choice at the end. It will need something. Pumpkin is very plain tasting.

        Reply
    3. Kat says

      September 24, 2019 at 11:18 am

      I am going to make eggs in my waffle iron and use this to top them instead of syrup.

      Reply
    4. Sherry says

      August 4, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      I am not sure why you couldn’t can this…add a little lemon juice…if you don’t think so then I guess freeze it. I won’t add sugar. I will use it to make granola. Have a great recipe for a granola that uses apple sauce. Yummy!

      Reply
      • A friend says

        July 26, 2020 at 1:10 am

        I read up on it yesterday And it won’t get warm enough in the middle because it’s thick and can cause Botulism.

        Reply
        • Jan says

          September 22, 2020 at 2:13 pm

          A friend, What if was blended until smooth? And a smaller jar was used? Would that allow it to heat enough?

          Reply
    5. Kristin says

      August 4, 2019 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      Can this be used on pork chops

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 4, 2019 at 11:13 am

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    6. lisa zietz says

      October 26, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      how long will it last in the freezer and what can you eat it with other than toast

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 29, 2018 at 6:06 am

        I think it will last about a year in the freezer. It’s great on ice cream or on yogurt too. OH and biscuits.

        Reply
    7. JD says

      October 3, 2018 at 3:47 am

      Hi, will any type of apples do?
      Did you use light or dark brown sugar?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 3, 2018 at 6:57 am

        Any type of apples will do. I’ve used both types of brown sugars and either works fine.

        Reply
    8. Lisa says

      September 19, 2018 at 9:55 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 19, 2018 at 10:49 am

        that’s great to hear!

        Reply
    9. Wendy says

      July 18, 2018 at 1:07 am

      Can you freeze it In the jars and how long can you freeze it for.

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        September 1, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        I make homemade applesauce every fall. I freeze it in jars not quite to the top. I still have some from last November and it’s still yummy!!

        Reply
    10. Jessica says

      October 8, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      How long will it stay good for in the fridge? More than 5 days?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 8, 2017 at 7:31 pm

        I’d say a week is the most I’d do. Can freeze it!

        Reply
    11. Libby says

      October 1, 2017 at 11:39 am

      Why can’t this be canned or pressure cooked?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 1, 2017 at 1:22 pm

        Canned recipes need a certain amount of acidity for safety.

        Reply
        • Pat says

          September 2, 2019 at 9:06 pm

          Could you add some lemon juice to it to add acidity

          Reply
    12. Deborah says

      September 23, 2017 at 8:15 am

      Sounds delicious . Anyone thoughts on adding toasted walnuts?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:42 am

        Sounds great to me!

        Reply
    13. Kellie says

      September 17, 2017 at 11:36 am

      How much does this make? It says 12 servings but what is a serving size?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 17, 2017 at 7:18 pm

        It’s just an estimate, sorry I didn’t measure it.

        Reply
      • Patricia Parson says

        July 17, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        What would you serve this on?

        Reply
    14. Mary // Chattavore says

      August 26, 2017 at 10:28 am

      I have never thought to put applesauce on buttered toast but clearly this is something that I am going to have to try now!

      Reply
    15. Cindy says

      August 25, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you for early pumpkin recipes!! !!

      Reply
    16. Kari says

      August 25, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you, Sarah! I cannot wait to make this. What a great idea!

      Reply
    17. Kathi says

      August 25, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      I love the idea of the applesauce in the crock pot – but with pumpkin – I don’t think so. But I will make it with out the pumpkin for sure.

      Reply

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