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Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe
This easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe is one of the best ways to celebrate apple season! It's packed with warm cinnamon and a fresh flavor that only homemade has, plus it's ready in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
30
minutes
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Additional Time
0
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
111
kcal
Author:
Marcie
Ingredients
4
large
Pink Lady apples
peeled, cored and cut into small chunks
1/3
cup
water
1/4
cup
granulated sugar
may substitute with unrefined sugar such as honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
about half a lemon
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1/8
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir well.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, and reduce heat slightly. Cover and cook 30 minutes, or until the apples are very soft.
Mash with a potato masher or the back of a spoon until the applesauce is the desired consistency. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
The Pink Lady apples may be substituted with your favorite baking apples such as Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious or Jonagold.
Pro tip
: Use a potato masher to mash the cooked apples to the desired consistency, or process in a food processor if you prefer a smoother texture.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories:
111
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Sodium:
35
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
25
g