Fall has arrived, outside and in my kitchen!

Today we're cooking crockpot applesauce. Not everyone needs another dinner or dessert, so here's something for your kids' lunchboxes, or just to snack with dinner, or dessert. I love crockpot applesauce since its super easy to make. I make it so much in the fall that I have a little crank apple peeler, but its awesome because for like $7 I got the peeler, corer, and then a slicer. Either way this has to be the easiest thing ever, and of course it tastes better than store bought. Doesn't everything though? A bonus is no need to light a candle today, the smell of this applesauce will fill your house, and that fake apple candle can be saved for another day. :)

I love quick and easy stuff. The crock pot is my best friend in the winter. I saw that Walmart has them on sale, if you don't have one. You seriously can make dinner, dessert, side dishes, and everything in between in them. I use my for *chili *lasagna *roasts *best beef dip ever *applesauce *casseroles (I have a potato and ham casserole that's awesome) *refried beans without the refry plus a million more that I can't remember right now.

Now that things are picking up with Isabelle and school, we're been busy doing cheerleading practice and game, homework's piling on (um anyone else think its not fair that the parents have a ton of homework too!), soon I'll be working at the school (God willing), and this little pot is going to be my lifesaver! 

Crockpot Applesauce

7 golden delicious apples, peeled and cored, and halved

1/2 c. sugar, give or take considering your taste

1/2 c. water

cinnamon to taste

Put peeled, halved apples in the crockpot, and pour water in.

Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top.

Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hrs. or less

Tips: I use granny smith apples so I need all the sugar, but adjust to your needs. Then if you want chunky applesauce just mash in the crockpot when its done. If you like smoother applesauce, blend in the blender. I do half and half. I mash mine, and then take half of it and blend it. Mix it together and presto!