Chunky Apple Sauce

This is a fall favorite in my house. It is super easy since you use a slow cooker. And, it is a super healthy treat since there are no added sugars. Only the natural sugars found in the fruit. Here is what you will need:

8 large gala apples, cut but not pealed
1/2 to 1 c. apple juice (I use sugar free)
2 Tbl cinnamon
2 Tbl melter butter
Any other fruit you love!

Combine the ingredients in a slow cooker. You can add any other fruit to the apple mixture. I have added strawberries, peaches, blueberries, pears, nectarines, blackberries. They are all great. We especially love strawberry/peach/apple. That never lasts long.

Cook on high until apples are soft and liquid is bubbling. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until a desired consistency is achieved. If you are a canner, you may can a portion or all of the sauce. If not, it lasts about a week in the fridge. My kids and husband love to eat it warm. My hubby also loves to eat it over ice cream. Enjoy!