Barefoot Contessa's Oven Baked Homemade Applesauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with Barefoot Contessa’s Oven Baked Homemade Applesauce, a simple yet luxurious take on a classic recipe. Featuring a mix of sweet Fuji, tart Granny Smith, and crisp Honeycrisp apples, this recipe is elevated with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, a touch of fresh lemon juice, and a hint of butter for richness. Baked to perfection in the oven, the apples become irresistibly tender, creating a velvety, spoonable texture that can be customized to your liking—chunky or smooth. With just 15 minutes of prep and an effortless baking method that fills your kitchen with heavenly aromas, this easy homemade applesauce is perfect as a snack, side dish, or even a topping for pancakes and desserts. Make it ahead, store in the fridge, and savor it warm or chilled—this versatile recipe is destined to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs Apples (assorted varieties like Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith)
- 0.5 cups Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Peel, core, and roughly chop the apples into large chunks.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Toss to ensure the apples are evenly coated.
Step 4
Transfer the apples to a large baking dish and spread them out evenly.
Step 5
Dot the apples with small pieces of the unsalted butter.
Step 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in the moisture.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are very soft and tender.
Step 8
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 9
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash or purée the baked apples to your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
Step 10
Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness or spices, if needed.
Step 11
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2215.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1568.2 |
| Total Fat 27.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 33.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 353.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 290.1g | |
| Protein 5.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 160.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1995.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories