applesauce recipe

There is nothing like Homemade Applesauce both in flavor and texture. If you use ripe apples to make applesauce, you don&#x27;t even need to add sugar. Learn how to make and can applesauce.

Applesauce Recipe

lbs apples (very ripe (any variety))

water

granulated sugar ((optional), or add to taste)

cinnamon ((optional), to serve)

Peel, core and slice all of the apples.

Into a large stockpot, add 1 1/2 cups water and 2 Tbsp sugar. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil to dissolve sugar. Add all of the sliced apples, reduce heat to low then cover with lid and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Mash apples to desired consistency, using either a potato masher, an immersion blender or an electric hand mixer.

How to Make Applesauce:

Wash and sterilize 8 pint-sized jars and lids. Use a ladle and funnel to pour hot applesauce into sterilized jars. Wipe the jar rims clean with a paper towel.

Fill a large canning pot 1/3 full with water and bring to a boil. Place applesauce jars into the hot water, making sure they are covered by 1-2 inches water. Return to a boil and process 20 minutes.

Carefully remove from the water using a jar lifter and place them right side up until they reach room temperature and lid suctions in and seals. The lids should not pop when sealed correctly. If any jars do not form the seal, refrigerate and enjoy within 2 weeks.

To Can Applesauce:

A small batch, stove top Homemade Chunky Applesauce recipe made with only 3 ingredients, Choose the best apples for applesauce to eliminate the need for sugar! 

Homemade Chunky Applesauce

apples

cinnamon

nutmeg (optional)

In a medium saucepan, combine apples and water. (There should be just enough water to cover the bottom of your pan).

Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for approximately 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and make sure that there is always a thin layer of water at the bottom of your pan.

Add cinnamon (and nutmeg if using) and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or so. Once the mixture has softened, you can mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher, until your desired consistency is achieved. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.

Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

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You won't believe how easy it is to make your very own Homemade Chunky Applesauce -with NO ADDED SUGAR! I guarantee you'll never buy commercial again!

Chunky Applesauce

This Slow Cooker Applesauce recipe is easy to make in the crockpot and only uses 5 ingredients! You can make it chunky, smooth or any way in between. Everyone will love this healthy and satisfying snack! Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, refined sugar-free and easily Whole30.

Slow Cooker Applesauce

apple cider

lemon juice

tsp vanilla extract

maple syrup

Add the apples to the slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Cook on low for about 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the apples are well broken down, stirring 2-3 times in between.

For a chunkier applesauce, serve as is. For a smoother version, use an immersion blender to puree or transfer to a blender or food processor. Add more sweetener or spices, to taste.

Store airtight in the fridge.

Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to the inner pot of a 6-quart Instant Pot. Turn Instant Pot to “Manual” and pressure cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow to naturally release for 20 minutesChunky Applesauce: Stir to break down the apples and add more sweetener or spices, to taste.For smooth applesauce: Use an immersion blender to puree the apples. Alternatively, transfer it to a blender or food processor. Add more sweetener or spices to taste. Allow to Cool: Allow the sauce to cool completely before storing it in the fridge.

Instant Pot Method

This homemade applesauce recipe is easy and delicious, made with simple ingredients like fresh apples and cinnamon. Enjoy it as a healthy snack, or try one of the serving suggestions in the blog post above.

Homemade Applesauce

apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)

apple cider vinegar

sea salt

Combine the apples, apple cider vinegar, and water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the apples start to soften, about 4 minutes.

Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover, stir in the cinnamon and salt, cover again, and continue simmering for 10 to 20 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and beginning to fall apart.

Turn off the heat and use a potato masher to mash the apples to your desired consistency. If you’d like a smoother applesauce, pulse it in a food processor or blend it with an immersion blender.

Learn how to can applesauce with this simple, five-ingredient recipe that can be canned up in under an hour. Line your pantry with jars of home-canned homemade applesauce and enjoy the cinnamon-spice flavors of fall all year long.

Homemade Applesauce Recipe (+How to Can Applesauce)

lemon juice (bottled)

sugar (optional)

cinnamon (optional)

Step 1:&#160;Gather your ingredients and peel your apples (unless you&#8217;re using a food mill or sieve, then just quarter the apples and toss them in the pot, skin, core and all, and skip to Step 3).

Step 2:&#160;Core apples and then cut them into thin slices (the smaller the pieces, the faster they&#8217;ll cook down).

Step 3:&#160;Place apples into a large pot about 2/3 full (with enough room to stir) and add a cup of water (this is so the apples don&#8217;t scorch while cooking).

Step 4:&#160;Bring to a boil and allow the apples to simmer. Stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.

Step 5:&#160;Once apples are soft and cooked through, mash them with a potato masher (or run them through a food mill or sieve).

Step 6:&#160;After apples have been mashed (or sieved), heat the applesauce on medium until it&#8217;s heated all the way through,&#160;but not boiling.

Step 7:&#160;Add optional cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar and stir to combine.

Step 8:&#160;Finally, add lemon juice, stir to combine and enjoy! Or, continue on for the canning instructions.

To Make the Applesauce

Step 10:&#160;Prep pint or quart-sized jars by washing with warm soapy water and keeping in a sink of hot water until ready to can. Then, fill jars with hot applesauce, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Step 11:&#160;Wipe the rim of the jar clean, checking with a clean finger for any nicks or chips, then secure the lids and bands (tightening to fingertip tight). Place jars into the waterbath canner, making sure the water covers the lids by at least 1-2 inches.

Step 12:&#160;Process pint jars for 15 minutes and quart jars for 20 minutes. Pro Tip:&#160;You can also pressure can applesauce. Process at 5 pounds of pressure. Pint jars for 8 minutes and quart jars for 10 minutes.

Step 13:&#160;Carefully remove jars from canner and place on a towel-lined counter to cool for 12 hours. After 12 hours, check the seal, label and date your jars and store them in the pantry to enjoy all year long! Important Note:&#160;If any jars didn&#8217;t seal, place them in the refrigerator and consume within a few days.

To Can the Applesauce

Fresh applesauce laced with warm cinnamon. Enjoy warn, chilled or with one of our 10+ variations.

apples (, peeled,

apple juice

sugar

Combine all ingredients into a medium saucepan, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the apples are soft and start to break down.

Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until it reaches the desired consistency.

Enjoy warm or chill. The mixture will thicken upon chilling.

If you&#39;ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Apple sauce is such a great addition to savory dishes like pork chops, now I can make it at home with this great recipe! I think I will try the instant pot.

Always loved making homemade applesauce as a kid! Can't wait to get a bag of apples and try this recipe...time to create more memories!

Amazing! I made it exactly as per the recipe and it turned out fantastic! Perfect balance of sweetness and consistency! YUM

This was absolutely delicious! My kids loved it and said it was "WAY better" than store-bought!

This is a sweet and delicious homemade applesauce recipe. I love that you give tips on how to store it too so that it can be enjoyed anytime.

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