Lemon and Spice Applesauce
Brighten up your homemade applesauce game with this tantalizing Lemon and Spice Applesauce recipe—a perfect blend of tangy citrus and warm, aromatic spices! Made with sweet-tart apples like Fuji or McIntosh, this easy recipe shines with the addition of fresh lemon juice, fragrant zest, and a medley of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a flavor profile that's both cozy and refreshing. In just 45 minutes, including prep and cook time, you’ll have a customizable applesauce that can be chunky or smooth to suit your preference. Whether served warm as a side dish, chilled as a snack, or as a topping for pancakes or oatmeal, this homemade applesauce is a deliciously versatile treat. Bonus: it's naturally easy to make and can be adjusted to your desired sweetness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples (any sweet-tart variety, such as Fuji or McIntosh)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks.
Place the diced apples into a medium-sized saucepan.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, water, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
Stir everything together to evenly coat the apples with the spices and lemon mixture.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the apples cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the apples are tender and start to break down.
Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to achieve your desired consistency—mash for a chunky applesauce or blend for a smoother texture.
Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness or spices if necessary.
Let the applesauce cool to room temperature and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Serve warm or chilled as a side dish, topping, or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 157 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1223 mg | 26% | |
*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.
