Jennifer's Homemade Applesauce
Get ready to savor the comforting taste of autumn with Jennifer's Homemade Applesauce—an easy, wholesome recipe crafted from a medley of sweet and tart apple varieties like Fuji, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp. With just five simple ingredients—apples, a touch of optional sugar, fragrant ground cinnamon, fresh lemon juice, and water—this recipe effortlessly combines classic flavors with customizable sweetness. In just 35 minutes, transform fresh apples into a luscious sauce that's perfect for serving warm, chilled, or at room temperature. Whether you enjoy it as a snack, side dish, or dessert, this homemade applesauce, with its velvety smooth or delightfully chunky texture, is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, making it a go-to for meal prepping or easy snacking.
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Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples (any combination of sweet and tart varieties, such as Fuji, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Peel, core, and chop the apples into evenly sized chunks, about 1-inch pieces.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, lemon juice, sugar (if using), and ground cinnamon.
Step 3
Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and start breaking down.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 6
Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash or puree the apples to your desired consistency. Leave it chunky or make it smooth—your choice!
Step 7
Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness or cinnamon if needed.
Step 8
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1373.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 675.2 |
| Total Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 18.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 180.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 134.8g | |
| Protein 3.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 93.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1189.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories