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Homemade Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is an easy way to preserve the fall harvest. Applesauce can be used as an oil substitute and makes baking light and fluffy.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples peeled, cored, and chopped, about 6 medium
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
- Cook 15-20 minutes or until apples are very tender. Remove lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
- Mash apples with a masher for a chunky consistency or blend/puree with an immersion blender for a smooth consistency.
- Serve warm or chilled.
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Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 4 cups of applesauce.
- *Apple sauce may need more or less sugar based on the variety of apples. If apples are very sweet, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons if desired. If they're very tart, add more.
- Mash with a potato masher for a chunkier consistency or use an immersion blender to create a smoother apple sauce.
- Applesauce can be blended in a traditional blender. Ensure the lid is not sealed tightly while the apples are warm or the steam can build up. You may need to add a little bit of liquid to blend smoothly. If you add liquid, the blended sauce can be simmered on medium-low heat until thickened.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week and 4 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
100
(5%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.05g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
183mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 100 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.