Peel, core and slice apples and add to the slow cooker. Remove the stems from the strawberries and add to the slow cooker with the apples. Add the apple juice or water.
Cover, and cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
Using a whisk stir the apples and strawberries until a sauce forms. Alternatively, you can blend up the applesauce in your blender or food processor.
Taste the sauce and decide if you want to add sugar. Add a tablespoon at a time until desired sweetness is reached
Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers in small containers for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge for a day before needed.
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How to store:
Place the strawberry applesauce into an airtight container. Consider using multiple small containers for the best storage. Glass jars or Tupperware works great. Place in the fridge for up to a week.
If you want to freeze, leave at room at the top of the jars for expansion, about an inch.
Freeze for up to three months. Any longer may affect the taste.
To thaw, place it in the fridge the day before you want to use it.
This is not a canning recipe; canning takes special precautions and exact measurements.
Can I add cinnamon?I do not recommend adding cinnamon to this, it will cover up the strawberry flavor and the color of the applesauce won't be as pink.Can I omit the sugar?Sure. You'll have tartier applesauce, but still yummy and edible. Vanilla extract is also another ingredient you can add for slight flavoring.Can I use frozen strawberries?Yes, although you may not get the same flavor as what fresh strawberries will provide.