Applesauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Applesauce
Description
The apples are peeled, cored, and chopped into similarly sized pieces to ensure even cooking. They are simmered with water and a small amount of optional sugar until very soft, around 10 to 15 minutes. The softened apples are then mashed or pureed to the desired texture.
The apple sauce can be flavored with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired, adding warm spice notes without overpowering the natural apple taste. The final texture is smooth or slightly chunky depending on blending.
This applesauce is versatile for serving alongside meals, as a topping, or as a mild sweet snack. It maintains a fresh flavor without added lemon juice, though lemon can prevent browning but is not required.
Choosing firm apples like Granny Smith gives a balanced tartness, but any variety or mix can be used for sweeter or milder flavors. Sugar is optional depending on the natural sweetness of the apples used.
Ingredients
- 6 apple
- 1 cup water 240ml
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Peel, core and chop the apples.
- Add them to a pan with the water and sugar, if using. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover with the lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes until very soft.
- Mash or puree with an immersion blender (or regular blender).
- Optional: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Notes
- Cut apples into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Let the apples cool slightly before blending to avoid splashes.
- Sugar is optional; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Lemon juice is not necessary to prevent browning in this recipe.
- Granny Smith apples work well for a balanced flavor but other types can be used.
- Store homemade applesauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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