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4.5 from 27 votes

20 Minute No Sugar Pink Applesauce

This 20 Minute Pink Applesauce recipe adds the perfect hint of sweetness to every meal, whether it's a holiday feast or simple weeknight dinner ~ and just look at that pretty rosy color!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • about 3 pounds red apples more or less
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 whole cloves optional

Instructions

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  1. Wash the apples well. Do Not Peel! Chop them into 1 inch pieces, discarding the core.
  2. Put the apples, cider, cinnamon and cloves into a heavy soup pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring often, until the apples are soft.
  3. Remove the spices, and then puree the apples in a food processor. I did this in batches so as not to overload the processor. You can puree the apples to a super smooth consistency, or keep some texture. I chose to retain a little bit of texture in mine.
  4. Refrigerate the sauce until needed. It will keep for a week in the refrigerator.