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Old-Fashioned Applesauce Recipe

Old-fashioned homemade applesauce is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy fresh fall produce!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 cups total (approximately)
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup water, plus extra as needed
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and break down, about 30 minutes.
  2. Use a handheld immersion blender or a regular blender (for a smooth consistency) or a potato masher (for a chunky consistency) to puree the apples.
  3. Taste and season with extra sugar, if necessary. Add water to thin, if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For shelf-stable jars of applesauce, fill about 3 hot, sterilized pint jars with the hot applesauce, leaving about 1/2-inch of headspace at the top of each jar. Wipe the rims clean, add the lids and bands, and process in a hot water bath for 20 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 12 hours, test the seals, and store for up to 1 year.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups total (approximately)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.