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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds apples, peeled and sliced (about 13 cups)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until apples are soft.
  • Add vanilla; stir to break up apples. Reserve 3/4 cup applesauce for
  • . Serve remaining applesauce warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
  • Freeze cooled applesauce in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight.