Doodle’s Maple Sweetened Slow Cooker Applesauce

There's nothing quite like homemade applesauce in the fall! This easy slow cooker recipe combines fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and the natural sweetness of Doodle’s 100% Pure Michigan Maple Syrup. No refined sugar needed—just simple ingredients and delicious homemade flavor!

Ingredients

• 12 sweet variety apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks

• 1/3 cup Doodle’s 100% Pure Michigan Maple Syrup

• 1/3 cup lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or apple pie spice

Directions

1. Place the peeled, cored, and chopped apples into your slow cooker.

2. Add the lemon juice and toss to coat the apples.

3. Drizzle Doodle’s maple syrup over the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon or apple pie spice. Stir to combine.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, or until the apples are tender.

5. Use a potato masher to mash the apples to your desired consistency. For smoother applesauce, puree in a blender.

6. If needed, continue cooking on LOW for another hour to allow the flavors to blend.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy warm or chilled! This homemade applesauce is delicious on its own, served alongside a meal, or spooned over oatmeal, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream.

A Little Maple Tip: Adjust the amount of Doodle’s maple syrup to suit your taste and the natural sweetness of your apples.

From our Sugarbush to your table, enjoy a little taste of Michigan!