23-inchcinnamon sticks(if you don't have cinnamon sticks you can add a few sprinkles of ground cinnamon - but know that will darken the color- you can always add later)
1tbsplemon juice(freshly squeezed is best!)
1/4tspteaspoon salt
Instructions
Chop the apples, First, quarter them through the stem, then cut out the cores. Chop the apples coarsely into 1- to 2-inch pieces, depending on how chunky you like the finished product.
Place ingredients into a 5 quart or larger slow cooker. Add the water, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the HIGH setting for 4 hours. Stir twice during cooking. Note: If you're using an Instant Pot to make this slow-cooker applesauce, set the machine to Slow Cooker once you add the ingredients, increase the heat level to "more," set the cooking time to 4 hours, then seal the lid.