Homemade Applesauce Recipe: Simple & Sweet (Print Version)

Make fresh homemade applesauce with this easy recipe. Enjoy the sweet taste of apple season in a simple, comforting side dish or snack. Ready in under 30 minutes.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Orchard's Bounty

01 - 1 1/2 lbs sweet apples (e.g., Fuji, Gala), peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 1/2 lbs tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch pieces

→ Warm Spice Embrace

03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
05 - 1/4 tsp ground allspice
06 - 1 cinnamon stick

→ Sweet & Tangy Harmony

07 - 1/2 cup water
08 - 1/4 cup apple cider
09 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (adjust to taste)
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of sea salt

# Instructions:

01 - Combine 1 1/2 lbs sweet apples and 1 1/2 lbs tart apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch pieces (Orchard's Bounty). In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ground allspice (Warm Spice Embrace). This blend is key for your Easy Homemade Applesauce: Perfect for Apple Season.
02 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chopped apples with 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup apple cider (Sweet & Tangy Harmony). Add the mixed ground spices and 1 cinnamon stick (Warm Spice Embrace). Stir well to coat the apples evenly.
03 - Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are very tender and easily mashed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove the cinnamon stick. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the cooked apples to your desired consistency. For a smoother Easy Homemade Applesauce: Perfect for Apple Season, you can use an immersion blender or food processor.
05 - Stir in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (adjust to taste), 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt (Sweet & Tangy Harmony). Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed for your perfect Easy Homemade Applesauce: Perfect for Apple Season.
06 - Allow the applesauce to cool slightly before serving warm, or transfer to an airtight container to cool completely before refrigerating. It's delicious on its own or as a versatile side dish.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to adjust the apple varieties! For a sweeter sauce, use more Fuji or Gala. For a tarter kick, increase the Granny Smith. Any firm, crisp apple works well.
02 - Store your homemade applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days. It also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
03 - Enjoy this applesauce warm or cold! It's fantastic on its own, as a side dish for pork or chicken, stirred into oatmeal or yogurt, or even as a topping for pancakes and waffles.
04 - For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a small piece of fresh ginger or a few whole cloves during the simmering process, removing them before mashing.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Large pot or Dutch oven
02 - Vegetable peeler
03 - Cutting board
04 - Knife
05 - Measuring cups
06 - Measuring spoons
07 - Potato masher or immersion blender

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 157 kcal
Total Fat: 0 g
Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
Protein: 0 g

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