Homemade Applesauce Recipe

This Homemade Applesauce is an easy and simple recipe, which is made with fresh apples and brown sugar. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 35 minutes.

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Homemade Applesauce Ingredients

• 6 lb. apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices
• 1 cup apple juice or apple cider
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp. cinnamon, more or less to taste
• Optional ingredients: Nutmeg, maple syrup, allspice, butter, to taste

How To Make Homemade Applesauce

1. Combine ingredients and cook: In a large pot, combine the sliced apples, apple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes, until the apples are very soft and falling apart.
2. Puree the applesauce: Carefully transfer the cooked apple mixture in batches to a food processor or blender. Be careful not to overfill the blender with the hot liquid.
3. Blend and serve: Pulse or blend the mixture until it reaches your desired smoothness. Store in the refrigerator and serve warm or cold.

Recipe Tips

• What are the best apples for applesauce? For a complex flavor, use a mix of apples. Sweet apples like Fuji, Gala, or Golden Delicious combined with a tart apple like Granny Smith or McIntosh creates a wonderful balance.
• Can I make this in a slow cooker? Yes, this is a great slow cooker recipe. Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the apples are very tender, then puree as desired.
• How can I adjust the sweetness? The amount of sugar can be adjusted to your taste and the sweetness of your apples. Start with less sugar, and you can always stir in more at the end if needed. You can also use maple syrup for a different flavor.
• How to get a chunky applesauce? If you prefer a chunkier texture, simply use a potato masher directly in the pot to break down the apples instead of using a blender.

What To Serve With Homemade Applesauce

This versatile applesauce is delicious in many ways.

• As a classic side dish for roasted pork chops or pork loin.
• Served warm over vanilla ice cream.
• As a topping for pancakes, waffles, or potato latkes.
• Swirled into a bowl of plain yogurt or oatmeal.

How To Store Homemade Applesauce

• Refrigerate: Store the cooled applesauce in an airtight container or jars in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
• Freeze: Let the applesauce cool completely, then pour it into freezer-safe containers or bags. It can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Homemade Applesauce Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: ½ cup
• Calories: 120 kcal
• Fat: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 0.5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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