Applesauce
This easy applesauce recipe comes together in a snap and is a great way to use your apple harvest. Made with just apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon, this is a fun recipe to have kids help with, and it will make your whole house smell amazing.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- 8 medium apples peeled, cored, and roughly chopped (see note)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar see note
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the chopped apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.8 medium apples, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Place over medium heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until the apples are very soft.
- Using a potato masher (see note), mash the mixture. For a smooth applesauce, run the mixture through a food processor or use an immersion blender.
- Serve warm and enjoy, or allow to cool completely and store in the refrigerator. Eat within four to five days.
Notes
Apple Types: I like to use a mixture of apples in this recipe. I typically will use half Granny Smith and half Gala for a mixture of sweet and tart. That said, if you use all Granny Smith, you may want to add a little more sugar to the recipe. If you use all Gala, you will want to cut back on the sugar.
Sugar: This recipe can be made sugar free by cutting out the sugar all together. Additionally, you can use a sugar replacement, such as monk fruit. Finally, you can use honey or maple syrup as a replacement, cutting the amount back to 1/4 cup.
Potato Masher: If you don't have a potato masher, a sturdy whisk or a wooden spoon is helpful here.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg