Homemade applesauce is one of my favorite recipes for using fresh fall apples. It’s a simple blend of apples, sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect, fresh fall flavors!

- It needs only 3 ingredients plus a splash of water.
- You can use any variety of apples.
- It’s healthy and delicious, make it to your liking and add a little or a lot of sugar and spice.
- This recipe freezes well and makes a great snack, or even a dessert served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
The Best Apples to Use:
Any kind of apple is great for homemade applesauce. Try a combination of any of the following: Granny Smith, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, or Fujis.
Keep in mind that a sweeter apple will make a sweeter sauce, while a tart apple (like Granny Smith) will result in a tart sauce. You can add an extra sweetener if needed, or find your perfect balance of tart and sweet apples.


How to Make Applesauce
- Peel, core, and chop the apples (full recipe below).
- Cook the apples with cinnamon, water, and sugar. Stir occasionally.
- Mash apples with a masher or blend until smooth.
Serve as a dessert with yogurt or over vanilla ice cream, or as a side with pork chops!
Variations
- Swap the water for your favorite juice or apple cider.
- Add extra spices like pumpkin pie spice or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Sugar can be substituted for a sweetener of your choice. Adjust the sweetness according to the apple’s sweetness.
- You can also cook this in a crockpot. Set it on low for about 3 hours.




Storing Leftovers
Homemade applesauce will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator. Place the applesauce into small containers or freezer bags. I like to freeze it in one-cup portions for up to four months.
Delicious Ways to Use Apples
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Applesauce Recipe
Homemade applesauce is an easy way to preserve the fall harvest. Applesauce can be used as an oil substitute and makes baking light and fluffy.
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Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
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Cook 15-20 minutes or until apples are very tender. Remove lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
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Mash apples with a masher for a chunky consistency or blend/puree with an immersion blender for a smooth consistency.
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Serve warm or chilled.
*Apple sauce may need more or less sugar based on the variety of apples. If apples are very sweet, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons if desired. If they’re very tart, add more.
Mash with a potato masher for a chunkier consistency or use an immersion blender to create a smoother apple sauce.
Applesauce can be blended in a traditional blender. Ensure the lid is not sealed tightly while the apples are warm or the steam can build up. You may need to add a little bit of liquid to blend smoothly. If you add liquid, the blended sauce can be simmered on medium-low heat until thickened.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week and 4 months in the freezer.
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 100 | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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