Homemade applesauce is simple and easy to make with 5 simple ingredients: apples, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice (optional), and water.
Easy homemade applesauce recipe is a by-product of making my homemade apple cider recipe. Bonus, 'cause you get two recipes for one basically!
Dont' want to make apple cider? No problem. Use this applesauce recipe and forget about the cider.
Use Old Or New Apples For Homemade Applesauce
Don't ever throw out your soft apples. Put them in the crisper and save 'em to make homemade applesauce!
Cut out any imperfections in the apples or anything rotten.
I leave the peel on for ease (and fiber) when making applesauce, but you can also take it off if you prefer.
What To Eat with Applesauce
- Slather homemade applesauce on a piece of buttery toast and add a little salt.
- Add applesauce to smoothies
- oatmeal
- eat plain
- Use as a condiment for meat like pork, ham, or chicken.
Make Apple Cider At The Same Time as Homemade Applesauce
Are you making homemade apple cider too? Increase the water to 3 inches above the apples and simmer covered for 3 hours before making applesauce. See video.
TIP: Applesauce too thick? Add a little water to thin it out. Too watery? Strain it before you blend it.
Simple and Easy Homemade Applesauce FAQ:
- Use any kind of apple for applesauce.
- Leave the skin on for a faster applesauce with more fiber. It will be pureed anyway so chances are that you won't know the difference.
- Cook apples for ~ 25 minutes minutes or until tender before blending.
Things In My Kitchen:
- Apple Corer – This definitely comes in handy when you’re dealing with a lot of apples.
- Fine Mesh Strainer – set of three, affordable, stackable.
- Blender - This blender is a workhouse, more expensive than a regular household, but also tons cheaper than a vitamix.
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Easy Homemade Applesauce
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This easy and delicious homemade applesauce is a by-product of making my homemade apple cider recipe. Bonus, 'cause you get two recipes for one basically!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 3 Cups
- Category: Side Dish / Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 5 large (~ 2 ½ pounds) apples, cored & cut in 6-8 slices
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks (~ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ~ ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Core and slice the apples (leave peel on if you prefer) and place in large pot and add water .
- Bring to a boil (covered) and add sugar, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkin pie spice. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until apples are tender.
- Remove cinnamon sticks.
- Puree with a potato masher, blender, or food processor (careful - it's hot!). Happy eatin'! Beckie
Notes
- Are you making apple cider too? Increase the water to 3 inches above the apple and simmer covered for 3 hours before making applesauce.
- Applesauce too thick? Add a little water to thin it out. Too watery? Strain it before you blend it.
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