Pumpkin Pie Applesauce

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Sides, Snacks
pumpkin applesauce

Welcome apple and pumpkin season with open arms by whipping up this seasonal sweet treat that’s perfect for fall! If you’re craving the delicious tastes of fresh-picked apples and pumpkin pie, this easy Pumpkin Pie Applesauce is a must-try.

Applesauce is a versatile sweet treat that can be enjoyed to start your day, paired with lunch or dinner, or can even be a go-to snack to curb your sweet cravings the healthy way. With a special appearance from pumpkin pie filling, this Pumpkin Applesauce recipe is simple, delicious and bound to become a menu regular.

The best part about this recipe? It can be made in just three simple steps in a crockpot.

Simply add peeled apple slices, pumpkin pie filling, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract and Stevia to your slow cooker. And in five hours, the strong scents of cinnamon spice and pumpkin pie will be filling your kitchen. The finished applesauce will be a chunky, hearty consistency—which is perfect to serve warm.

Want a smoother consistency? Simply put the finished Pumpkin Applesauce in a blender to puree. Looking to whip up this recipe in a pinch? You can easily make this recipe on the stove top—cooking for just 30 minutes!

This mouthwatering applesauce recipe yields nine full servings, so it’s a perfect addition to any family meal. You can also whip up a batch and store in the fridge to grab something sweet on the go!

Each serving of Pumpkin Applesauce clocks in at just 99 calories and counts as just one SmartCarb on your Nutrisystem meal plan. Along with all your daily food intake, be sure to log each serving in the NuMi app to stay on track with your weight loss goals. Our easy-to-use food tracker app makes losing weight easy by doing the work for you! Read all about the benefits of the NuMi app here.

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Servings: 9

Calories per Serving: 99

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

Ingredients:

  • 8 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • ½ – 15 oz can pumpkin pie filling (~1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 packets stevia

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients in a large pot.
  2. Set heat to high and bring to a boil.
  3. Set heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. You can keep the applesauce as is for a chunky version or puree it in a blender for a smoother version.
  5. Place all the ingredients in a large pot.
  6. Set heat to high and cook for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. You can keep the applesauce as is for a chunky version or puree it in a blender for a smoother version.
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