Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How much cinnamon to add to store-bought applesauce? ›

Start by toasting a half-teaspoon of your favorite ground baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice) in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl to stop the cooking, then stir in a pinch or two of the spice into your applesauce, adding more to taste.

As a rule of thumb, dissolve 2 parts cold water and 1 part cornstarch. Add the slurry to your sauce as it simmers in the slow cooker. Cornstarch is always a good way to thicken a sauce or soup but personally I would recommend going a different route as the cornstarch slurry may change the flavor of the meal.

The mellow sweetness of toasted sugar adds complexity. Apple cider vinegar helps brighten cooked fruit. Using skin-on fruit improves both flavor and color in the finished product. Aromatics like cinnamon, orange peel, and rose water intensify the flavor of the apples.

Cinnamon adds to the cozy, warm flavors of the applesauce and also provides a boost in antioxidants for more disease-fighting benefits. And of course, when it's homemade, there's no preservatives or unnecessary added sugar!

The concern with eating too much cinnamon relates to its coumarin content, which in excessive amounts, could increase your chance of liver damage. Sticking to no more than half a teaspoon daily is also a good idea because different types and brands of cinnamon might have different quantities of coumarin in them.

If, however, you find you've used too much cinnamon, we know a couple of quick fixes. For savoury dishes simply add water to dilute, extra vegetables to soak up the flavour or mask it with other spices, tomatoes, garlic or onion.

The apples could be larger than usual, or you might not have had the heat on the stovetop high enough or left the sauce to stew for long enough. The same holds true for many other sauces (apples aside), but don't despair because there are many ways to thicken the sauce.

Cornstarch, potato starch, and chickpea flour are a couple of pantry-friendly ways to thicken soups, stews, and sauces in the slow cooker. Just a tablespoon or two of any — added towards the end of cooking — will thicken sauces especially well.

Mix well, pop the lid on the pot, and bake at 350F for 1.5 hours. The apples begin to break down and more importantly, they release pectin. The pectin will help thicken the applesauce once it cools.

I add cinnamon for some autumnal spice, but you could leave it out and/or add other warming spices like ginger, nutmeg, or clove. Then, add a tiny splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to liven it up. Ta da! Meet the best applesauce you've ever had.

How to fix too much cinnamon in applesauce? ›

Add acidity: Acidic ingredients like citrus juice or vinegar can help cut through the strong cinnamon flavor. If appropriate for your recipe, try adding a small amount of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar to counterbalance the excessive cinnamon.

"The seeds are tannic," Martinez explains. "Cooking them with the apples will impart a bitter flavor." 2. Cutting the Apples Too Big (Or Small!)

Once they have cooled slightly, remove the cinnamon sticks and mash the apples with a fork or back of a spoon. Allow the mixture to cool completely before placing it in a sealed jar. The applesauce will last in the refrigerator for a week or two and you can freeze it for later too!

Mix 1 teaspoon carob powder or cinnamon powder with 1/2 cup applesauce (use half this amount for children). Cinnamon has antimicrobial, demulcent (soothing), and astringent (tissue-tightening) properties to help fight infections, tighten tissue, and stop diarrhea. Eat several times per day or until symptoms resolve.

Is Cinnamon Safe for People With Diabetes? Unless you have liver damage, it should be OK for you to enjoy it in food. If you do have liver problems, be careful, because large amounts of cinnamon may make them worse.

You can use cinnamon extract in snickerdoodle cookies, cinnamon pastries, and other baked goods, but you can also use a drop or two of our Cinnamon Extract in your co*cktails rather than purchasing cinnamon-flavored whiskeys, rums, vodkas, or liqueurs.

Add acidity: Acidic ingredients like citrus juice or vinegar can help cut through the strong cinnamon flavor. If appropriate for your recipe, try adding a small amount of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar to counterbalance the excessive cinnamon.