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Homemade Applesauce
This apple sauce recipe is the easiest, most delicious treat you can make to have as a snack, condiment, or an ingredient for other meals.
Prep: 15min
Total: 40min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- 6 lb. apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices
- 1 c. apple juice or apple cider
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp. cinnamon, more or less to taste
- Optional ingredients: Nutmeg, maple syrup, allspice, butter, to taste
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
- Carefully puree in a food processor or blender (don’t fill too full; split into two portions if needed) until smooth. Store in the fridge and serve by itself, over pork chops, over ice cream, over pancakes…or any place where applesauce is needed!
The Best Homemade Applesauce
After tasting the pure apple flavor of this homemade sauce, you just might never go back to the store-bought kind. Supermarket applesauce can be loaded with added sweeteners and flavorings. We use only a little sugar, plus lemon juice, salt and cinnamon, providing a balanced flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness.
Total: 0 1h35min0
Yield: about 5 cups
Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4 servings, calories 308, Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Carbohydrate 75g, Fiber 11g, Sugar 58g, Protein 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 1093mg
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds assorted apples, such as Golden Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp or McIntosh (about 8), peeled, cored and chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instruction:
- Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
- Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Homemade Applesauce Recipe
With only 4 ingredients and the bounty of apples available, there are so many reasons to try this super easy recipe!
Prep: 20min
Total: 45min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 41 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds apples (peeled, cored, and chopped (about 6 medium))
- ⅓ cup water
- 2-4 tablespoons sugar* (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
- Cook 15-20 minutes or until apples are very tender. Remove lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
- Mash apples with a masher for a chunky consistency or blend/puree with an immersion blender for a smooth consistency.
- Serve warm or chilled.
How to Make Applesauce | Allrecipes.com
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