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!
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.
