Homemade Applesauce

4.86 from 7 votes

A simple & delicious Homemade Applesauce recipe with no added sugar, four simple ingredients, and lots of cozy fall flavor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $5.53 recipe / $0.92 serving

Servings: servings

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Marsha McDougal

Equipment

Medium Pot
Potato Masher

Ingredients

6 large apples about 3 lbs., $5.46
¼ tsp ground cinnamon $0.03
¾ cup water $0.00
2 tsp lemon juice $0.04

Instructions

Wash, peel, and remove the core from the apples. Chop the apples into small 3/4 inch chunks.
Add the chopped apples, ground cinnamon and water to a medium pot and place a lid on top. Heat the apples over medium, allowing them to come up to a simmer. Continue to simmer the apples for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender. The total cook time will vary depending on the variety of apple used.*
Remove the pot from heat. Mash the apples with a potato masher inside the pot for a chunky texture. Or allow the apples to cool slightly and blend with an immersion blender or carefully inside a blender for a smoother texture.
Add the lemon juice to the applesauce and stir to combine. Serve warm or chilled in the refrigerator.

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Notes

* If the applesauce is too thick you can add a little more water, or if it's too runny it can be simmered a little longer, without a lid, to thicken.

Nutrition

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