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3-Ingredient Applesauce (No Sugar Added)
Unbelievably simple applesauce made right on the stovetop with 3 ingredients. Ready in less than 30 minutes, no added sugar, delicious applesauce every time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 (1/4-cup servings)
Calories: 21 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 medium honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped in bite-size pieces (sweet apples are best // leave peel on for more texture and fiber)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (plus more to taste)
- 2-3 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice or Apple Cider Vinegar (for preserving / keeping fresh longer / tartness)
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice // optional)
Instructions
- To a medium saucepan (see notes for Instant Pot instructions) add peeled chopped apples, cinnamon, a dash of water (~2-3 Tbsp / 30-45 ml as original recipe is written), and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Stir.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce heat to low / medium-low and continue cooking until the apples are very tender and slightly caramelized — about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash into a loose sauce. You could also blend with an immersion blender, in a food processor or high-speed blender for smoother texture (optional) – a helpful step if you left the skins on. Add a dash of maple syrup or sugar of choice to sweeten (optional – depends on sweetness of your apples).
- Enjoy fresh, or store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Enjoy cold or reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until hot (add more water as needed if dry).
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Notes
- *To prepare in Instant Pot, add all ingredients to inner pot and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Once timer goes off, carefully quick release pressure. Use the back of a wooden spoon, potato masher, or immersion blender to mash into a loose sauce. If there is too much liquid, turn on the sauté mode and stir frequently to encourage evaporation (cover with the lid if there's splattering). Press cancel when desired consistency is reached.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon, potato masher, or immersion blender to mash into a loose sauce. If there is too much liquid, turn on the sauté mode and stir frequently to encourage evaporation (cover with the lid if there's splattering). Press cancel when desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1quarter-cup serving
Calories
21
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5.7g
(2%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
0mg
(0%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2.31mg
(3%)
Calcium
1.71mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(1/4-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quarter-cup serving | |
| Calories | 21 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.31mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.