Easy Homemade Applesauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 116kcal
Easy Homemade Applesauce 🍏 A simply bright & delicious recipe for preparing the best applesauce you've ever had! Fresh apples, lemon juice, maple syrup & cinnamon are all you need to create this classic comfort food favorite.
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Equipment
- blender or food processor
- 5 qt stovetop pot with lid
- Long handled spoon
- Mesh strainer
Ingredients
Easy Homemade Applesauce
- 3 lbs apples approx 6-8 large apples - washed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup water
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup add more if desired or none for unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Easy Homemade Applesauce
- Wash, peel, core and slice apples.
- Place apples in a 5 qt. or larger pot. Add ¾ cup water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir.
- Place apples on stove over med-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow apples to simmer for 12 - 15 minutes, until soft. Cover with lid if needed to avoid splatters.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon and maple syrup.
- Carefully transfer cooked apples to a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed or consistency you prefer.
- Cool for a few minutes. Store applesauce in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
🥕If you prefer chunky applesauce, you can use a hand potato masher to break up the apples instead of a blender or food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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