This homemade applesauce recipe will have you wondering why you haven’t always made it from scratch. Really, it just takes just piling all of the ingredients into a big pot, cooking it down, and blending it up. It’s so easy to make and can be used as an ingredient in lots of different meals—even other apple recipes! Plus, it lasts for several days in the fridge. I like storing it in Mason jars so that it’s easy to grab for an after-school snack.
Why do you add lemon juice when making applesauce?
It helps preserve the color of the apples and balances out some of the sweetness. Don’t skip it! And in case you’re wondering, varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, and McIntosh are the best apples for applesauce.
How long will homemade applesauce last?
It’ll stay good for four to six days stored in the fridge. You could also it to make it last longer, but that’s a lesson for another day.
How can you use applesauce?
You can use applesauce in so many different ways: Use it to top pancakes or French toast, mix it into baked goods like muffins and quick breads instead of oil, or try an applesauce cake. Spoon it over ice cream or yogurt, too. You can even top pork chop recipes with applesauce!
YIELDS:
12 serving(s)
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
25 mins
TOTAL TIME:
40 mins
Ingredients
6 lb. apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices
1 c. apple juice or apple cider
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. cinnamon, more or less to taste
Optional ingredients: Nutmeg, maple syrup, allspice, butter, to taste
Directions
1
Combine all ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
2
Carefully puree in a food processor or blender (don’t fill too full; split into two portions if needed) until smooth. Store in the fridge and serve by itself, over pork chops, over ice cream, over pancakes… or any place where applesauce is needed!
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