Blueberry Applesauce Vegitarian Friendly
Bursting with natural sweetness and vibrant color, this Blueberry Applesauce is a vegetarian-friendly delight that’s as versatile as it is easy to make. Featuring ripe, sweet apples and juicy fresh blueberries, this recipe creates a perfectly balanced blend of tart and sweet flavors, elevated by a hint of fresh lemon juice. Optional additions like honey or maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon allow you to customize the flavor to suit your taste. Cooked to perfection in just 25 minutes and blended to your preferred texture, this naturally gluten-free and kid-friendly snack is perfect served warm, chilled, or at room temperature. Ideal for meal prep, it can be stored in the fridge or freezer, making it a wholesome addition to breakfasts, lunches, or desserts. Perfect keywords: vegetarian applesauce, blueberry applesauce, homemade fruit sauce, kid-friendly snacks, healthy meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apples (any sweet variety like Gala or Fuji, peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks to ensure even cooking.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the diced apples, blueberries, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the saucepan and let the mixture cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and the blueberries have broken down, creating a vibrant purple hue.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice. If desired, add honey or maple syrup for additional sweetness and ground cinnamon for flavor.
Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the mixture to reach your desired consistency (smooth or slightly chunky). Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a blender, blend, and return it to the saucepan.
Allow the blueberry applesauce to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container.
Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for longer storage. Serve chilled, warmed, or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*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.
