My Favorite Applesauce
Discover the comforting simplicity of "My Favorite Applesauce," a homemade delight brimming with natural sweetness and warm cinnamon flavor. This recipe uses fresh apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji, gently simmered with water, a touch of sugar, and a hint of lemon juice to balance the flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile applesauce can be customized to your texture preference—chunky or ultra-smooth. Perfect as a wholesome snack, a side dish for roasted meats, or a topping for oatmeal and desserts, this easy applesauce recipe is a must-have for your kitchen repertoire. Plus, it’s ready in under 30 minutes, making it the ultimate quick and healthy treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the apples cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and easily mashable.
Once the apples are soft, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
For a chunky applesauce, mash the mixture gently with a fork or potato masher. For a smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness or cinnamon if desired.
Allow the applesauce to cool to room temperature before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.1 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1197 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.
