Homemade Applesauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
58 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Description
This Homemade Applesauce recipe uses peeled, cored, and sliced apples, mixed varieties to balance sweetness and tartness. Cooking liquid options include water, apple juice, or apple cider, which infuse mild flavor and aid softening. The apples cook until tender enough to mash easily. The final consistency can be controlled by using an immersion blender, potato masher, or food processor.
The resulting applesauce offers a naturally sweet and slightly tangy flavor profile, dependent on the apples used. It is smooth or chunky based on preference. Spices like cinnamon, brown sugar, or apple pie spice can be added during cooking for warmth and enhanced flavor.
This applesauce can be served as a side, snack, or ingredient in other dishes. It stores well in airtight containers in the refrigerator for about one week or freezes up to three months. Thawed applesauce should be stirred to recombine before serving.
Ingredients
- 6 large apple 3 sweet apples and 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 cup water or apple juice or apple cider
Instructions
Stovetop Applesauce Recipe
- Add apple slices to a large Dutch oven. Add apple cider, apple juice OR water, and simmer on low until apples are easily mashed with the back of a spoon. Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender, potato masher, food processor, or blender to process until the applesauce reaches the consistency you prefer.
Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
- Add apple slices to Instant Pot. Add apple cider, apple juice OR water. Secure the lid to the Instant Pot and cook for 5 minutes at high pressure. Allow the pressure to naturally release. Carefully remove the lid. Check that the apples are easily mashed with the back of a spoon. Use an immersion blender, potato masher, food processor, or blender to process until the applesauce reaches the consistency you prefer.refer.
Slow Cooker Applesauce Recipe
- Add apple slices to the slow cooker. Add apple cider, apple juice OR water. Secure the lid to the slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on High, stirring twice throughout cooking. Check that the apples are easily mashed with the back of a spoon. Use an immersion blender, potato masher, food processor, or blender to process until the applesauce reaches the consistency you prefer.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala with Granny Smith for balanced flavor.
- Optional add-ins such as brown sugar, cinnamon, or apple pie spice can be added during cooking to enhance flavor.
- Store cooled applesauce in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze applesauce in freezer-safe containers for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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