Easy Applesauce Cooked in Rice Steamer
Transform your everyday rice steamer into the ultimate multitasking kitchen gadget with this Easy Applesauce Cooked in a Rice Steamer recipe! Perfect for busy home cooks, this simple, hands-off method delivers a silky, customizable applesauce in just 40 minutes. Using only fresh apples, a splash of water, a hint of lemon juice, and optional sugar or cinnamon for added sweetness and warmth, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought applesauce. The steamer ensures the apples cook perfectly soft without scorching, making them easy to blend or mash into your preferred chunky or smooth texture. Serve it warm or chilled as a side dish, snack, or dessert topping—this versatile applesauce will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples
- 0.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into 1-inch pieces.
Place the diced apples in the rice steamer's inner bowl or steaming tray (depending on the design of your steamer).
Add 0.5 cups of water to the apples to help steam and soften them.
If desired, sprinkle the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon evenly over the apples.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the top to enhance the flavor and prevent excessive browning.
Close the lid of your rice steamer and set it to the 'Cook' setting. Allow the apples to steam for approximately 30 minutes or until they are very soft.
Once cooked, carefully remove the apples from the steamer and transfer them to a blender, food processor, or a large mixing bowl if you prefer to mash manually.
Blend, process, or mash the apples to your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.
Taste the applesauce and adjust sweetness or cinnamon, if necessary.
Serve warm or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1191 mg | 25% | |
*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.
