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Easy Peasy Applesauce

It is apple season here in the Carolinas! Making homemade applesauce is somewhat of a special occasion around here since a healthy store-bought alternative (with no sugar added) can easily be found. But nothing beats this homemade Easy Peasy Applesauce recipe. I love that this recipe freezes well, too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds apples cut into ½ inch or 1 inch slices (no need to peel them unless you have an extra hour you want to kill, any variety is good)
  • ½ cup apple juice or cider
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tick cinnamon optional
  • 2 tablespoons honey optional
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground

Instructions

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  1. Combine the apples, apple juice/cider, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick (if using) into a large pot. Cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes or until tender (but not mushy).
  2. Remove the cinnamon stick (if using) and transfer warm apple mixture to a food processor (or you can mash by hand with a potato masher) and add honey (if using) and nutmeg. Puree to desired chunkiness. Serve, refrigerate, or freeze the leftovers!

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Easy Peasy Applesauce Amount Per Serving Calories 453 Calories from Fat 9 % Daily Value* Fat 1g2%Saturated Fat 1g6%Sodium 10mg0%Potassium 791mg23%Carbohydrates 120g40%Fiber 17g71%Sugar 94g104%Protein 2g4% Vitamin A 365IU7%Vitamin C 34.7mg42%Calcium 58mg6%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 453
  • Calories from Fat 9
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 1g
  • 2%
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • 6%
  • Sodium 10mg
  • 0%
  • Potassium 791mg
  • 23%
  • Carbohydrates 120g
  • 40%
  • Fiber 17g
  • 71%
  • Sugar 94g
  • 104%
  • Protein 2g
  • 4%
  • Vitamin A 365IU
  • 7%
  • Vitamin C 34.7mg
  • 42%
  • Calcium 58mg
  • 6%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%