5 from 48 votes
Easy Homemade Applesauce
This easy homemade applesauce blends peeled, chopped Honeycrisp apples cooked with water, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and brown sugar into a smooth, creamy sauce. The natural sweetness and warming spices provide a balanced flavor. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, making it a comforting snack or versatile side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
160 kcal
Course:
Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs honeycrisp apples
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar up to 1 1/2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Peel and Core Apples: Peel and core the apples and chop them into 1-inch pieces.
- Cook Apples: Add chopped apples, water, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to a pot and heat on high. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat slightly to a strong simmer. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the apples are fork tender. Taste apples for sweetness. Add more sugar if desired (see recipe notes).
- Blend: Add it all to a Vitamix or other blender and blend until creamy or desired consistency.
- Enjoy hot or let cool and store in the fridge.
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Notes
- Refrigerate applesauce for up to one week; freeze for up to six months in freezer-safe containers.
- Safe water bath canning methods can be used to preserve the applesauce for longer storage.
- Honeycrisp apples provide sweetness, but sweeter or tarter apple varieties can be used, adjusting sugar accordingly.
- Cinnamon amount is adjustable to taste; ginger is optional but adds a subtle spicy note.
- Sweeten to preference from 2 teaspoons to 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar per batch.
- Blend to desired texture: creamy with a blender or chunky by mashing by hand.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
318mg
(7%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
156IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.