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Description
Enjoy the taste of fall with this simple homemade applesauce recipe. It’s easy to make and perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until apples are soft.
- Mash with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking, depending on the sweetness of the apples.
- For a chunkier applesauce, mash lightly with a potato masher.
- Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Try different apple varieties for unique flavor combinations.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg