How to Make Applesauce

Name: How to Make Applesauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: BASIC APPLESAUCE:; 5 pounds apples combination of McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Jonathan; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 whole cinnamon stick; OPTIONAL ADD INS:; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

50m

This homemade applesauce recipe combines a variety of apples with warm spices and a hint of citrus for a comforting and versatile treat. The optional add-ins of brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract allow for customization to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for enjoying on its own or as a topping.

Applesauce

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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Basic Applesauce

5 pounds apples combination of McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Jonathan

1 cup water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 whole cinnamon stick

Optional Add Ins

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

Peel, core, and slice apples into small chunks. Transfer to a large saucepan or pot.

Add in water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer 20-30 minutes until apples are soft.

Puree using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender for a smoother applesauce.

For sweetened applesauce, return pureed applesauce to pan. Stir in brown sugar and continue to cook, uncovered, until the applesauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

For a more flavorful, dessert type applesauce, stir in butter, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until butter is melted.

Serve warm or cold, or freeze or can using proper canning procedures for later use. Applesauce will stay good refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

305kcal

15%
Fat

3g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

79g

3%
Fiber

14g

0%
Sugar

61g

3%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

3mg

0%
Sodium

5mg

0%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.