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Homemade Applesauce

Last Updated June 3, 2020. Published September 15, 2019 By Rosemary 6 Comments

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A delicious Homemade Applesauce recipe that will make you wonder why you ever used store-bought! Only 5 ingredients, easy, simple and good for you. 

homemade applesauce in a bowl and a glassHomemade Applesauce

Living and food blogging in Italy has been exciting and sometimes challenging, especially when I want to share recipes that I grew up with. In other words not Italian.

For example, when I wanted to share my Mom’s Shortbread, how many times did I make those before I discovered a high protein flour was needed so they don’t bake flat.

And since I had a few recipes that I wanted to share of my mother’s using applesauce I knew I would never find that in the grocery stores, I decided I would have to make my own. And I did!

How to make Applesauce

  • In a medium pot add the chopped peeled apples, water and  lemon juice.
  • Cover the pot and cook on low for about 15 – 20 minutes.

homemade applesauce, chopped apples and in the pot

  • Or until the apples are soft, then add the sugar and cinnamon and mix to combine.
  • Mash the apple with a potato masher or fork and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until thickened.

homemade applesauce in the pot with the cinnamon and sugar and then cooked

  • Let the applesauce cool.
  • You can either leave the applesauce chunky or puree until smooth.

How to store Homemade Applesauce

Once the applesauce has cooled it should be stored in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to three days.

Applesauce can also be frozen, either in an airtight container or freezer safe glass jars. It will keep up to two months in the freezer.

What are the best apples for making Applesauce

The best apples for making applesauce are Cameo, Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Jonagold, McIntosh, Pink Lady and Rome Beauty.

You could use one type or a combination of two or three might make for a tasty Applesauce.

homemade applesauce in a grey bowl and in a glass jar on a wooden board

What is the best way for keeping apples from turning brown?

Nothing worse than brown apples, therefore lemon juice is squeezed over the apples to keep them from turning brown.

Are Apples good for you?

Apples are very good for you. According to Healthline, they contain Vitamin C, Potassium  and Vitamin K among others.

Eating an apple a day is actually a very good idea, and make sure to leave the skin on, because it contains half of the fiber and many of the polyphenols.

Applesauce

chunky homemade applesauce in a glass container

Delicious Recipes made with Applesauce

Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies

Homemade Applesauce Cake

Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins

So if you decide that you would rather make your own Homemade Applesauce rather than canned, I hope you give this a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

homemade applesauce in a ceramic grey bowl

homemade applesauce in a ceramic grey bowl
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Homemade Applesauce

A delicious Homemade Applesauce recipe that will make you wonder why you ever used store-bought! Only ingredients, easy, simple and good for you. 
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 238kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 4 medium apples
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium pot add the chopped peeled apples, water and  lemon juice. Cover the pot and cook on low for about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Or until the apples are soft, then add the sugar and cinnamon and mix to combine. Mash the apple with a potato masher or fork and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until thickened. Let cool before storing in a glass jar or container. Enjoy!
     

Notes

The best apples for applesauce are Cameo, Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Jonagold, McIntosh, Pink Lady and Rome Beauty.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Maria says

      August 26, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      Hi, how long can I keep it? Can I freeze it?

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      • Rosemary says

        August 26, 2020 at 7:32 pm

        Hi Maria, once the applesauce has cooled it should be stored in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to three days. It can also be frozen, either in an airtight container or freezer safe glass jars. It will keep up to two months in the freezer. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    2. Virginia vizzone says

      December 4, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      I had frozen apple slices and frozen strawberries that I cooked down with no sugar or cinnamon added. After cooking it for about a half-hour I put it in the blender and i had the best tasting strawberry applesauce.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 5, 2019 at 11:41 am

        Hi Virginia, thanks that sounds delicious.

        Reply
    3. Judy Morning says

      September 18, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      Do you peel the apples first for the apple sauce?

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        September 19, 2019 at 7:47 am

        Hi Judy, yes the apples are peeled.

        Reply

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