Simple Homemade Applesauce
A straightforward recipe for making delicious, natural applesauce from fresh apples.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds apples (such as Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine the chopped apples and water in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Mash the apples with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender until you reach your desired consistency. For smoother applesauce, you can use a food processor or blender.
- Stir in the sugar (if using), cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Let the applesauce cool before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a chunkier applesauce, mash the apples less.
- You can add more or less cinnamon to your preference.
- Applesauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, you can freeze the applesauce or can it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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