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Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade applesauce. Made with fresh apples and your favorite spices, it’s a healthy and natural alternative to store-bought options.
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds apples (about 8–10 medium apples), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or preferred sweetener (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chopped apples and water in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until apples are tender.
- Mash the apples with a potato masher or fork until desired consistency is reached. For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender or food processor.
- Stir in sugar (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice (if using).
- Cook for another 2-5 minutes, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
- Let cool before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can use a variety of apples for different flavors. A mix of sweet and tart apples works well.
- For a sugar-free version, omit the sugar and rely on the natural sweetness of the apples.
- Store applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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