Applesauce Roast? Crockpot Sweet Potatoes?

I found these recipes on Pinterest. The first found while searching for easy crockpot roast recipes. I had wanted to make a roast, but hadn't wanted to run to the store for any additonal ingredients. This sounded a little weird, but I thought it worth a try as I had applesauce to use up. 

First season both sides of the roast with garlic powder, salt and pepper. I omitted the pepper and added some onion powder. 

 

Next pour a 1/2 cup of unsweetened apple sauce over the roast. 

 

Weird, huh?!?

 

Pour a cup of water around, not on top, the roast and cook on low for 8 hours. 

I didn't taste the applesauce at all and doubted I'd make it again using applesauce. Otherwise it tasted good and I'll enjoy eating it this week. 

 

Another unusual Pinterest recipe I found was for sweet potatoes in the crockpot. Wash and pierce several sweet potatoes. Place in a large crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours. Don't add any liquid to the pot, just the potatoes. These turned out great. I made three. Only two are shown as the third needed to bake a little while longer due to its size. 

 

I love a baked sweet potato with butter and salt! 

These dishes kick off the eat from home challenge to use up groceries I already have on hand and to adhere to a grocery budget.  With some exceptions, I'm hoping to reduce my grocery purchases to meat and dairy products for the next couple of months. I have a lot of pantry, cupboard and freezer items I need to use up.