10 Minute Applesauce Alton Brown
Whip up a warm and comforting batch of homemade applesauce in just 10 minutes with this Alton Brown-inspired recipe! Featuring the natural sweetness of fresh apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, this quick applesauce is enhanced with a splash of zesty lemon juice, a touch of cinnamon, and an optional sprinkle of sugar for added sweetness. The simple stovetop method ensures tender apples that you can mash to your preferred consistency, whether you love it smooth or delightfully chunky. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or topping for pancakes, this easy applesauce is a family favorite that’s both healthy and customizable. Enjoy it fresh or store it in the fridge for up to a week—your homemade masterpiece is only minutes away!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and roughly chop the apples into small chunks for even cooking.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped apples, water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and mash the apples using a potato masher or an immersion blender to your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
Taste the applesauce and, if necessary, stir in the sugar for added sweetness and the ground cinnamon for added warmth and flavor.
Allow the applesauce to cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 155 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 801 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
