Homemade Applesauce
A simple 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: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds apples (about 6–8 medium), peeled, cored, and quartered
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the prepared apples in a large pot.
- Add the water, sugar (if using), cinnamon, and lemon juice to the pot.
- Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low 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 fork until you reach your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender or a food processor.
- Taste and add more sugar or cinnamon if needed.
- Let the applesauce cool before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. A mix of sweet and tart apples works well.
- For a sugar-free applesauce, omit the sugar. The natural sweetness of the apples should be sufficient.
- Store homemade applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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