Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce, a simple recipe that’s bursting with cozy fall aromas and natural sweetness. Made with a mix of sweet and tart apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith, this easy applesauce is simmered to tender perfection with a touch of cinnamon, a hint of lemon juice for brightness, and just the right amount of sugar to balance the flavors. The chunky texture is achieved by gently mashing the cooked apples, making it a delightful side dish or snack that can be customized to your desired consistency. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect served warm, chilled, or even as a topping for pancakes, yogurt, or pork chops. Plus, it’s a wholesome and satisfying treat the whole family will love!
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Peel, core, and dice the apples into 1-inch chunks. A mix of sweet and tart apples adds depth of flavor.
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and starting to break down.
For a chunky texture, mash the cooked apples gently with a potato masher or the back of a spoon to your desired consistency. For smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender and puree it.
Taste the applesauce and adjust sweetness or cinnamon as needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the applesauce to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serving size | (1255.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 678.4 |
Total Fat 1.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 309.9mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 181.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 27.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 145.8g | |
Protein 2.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 94.2mg | 0% |
Iron 1.3mg | 0% |
Potassium 1195.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories