Simple Homemade Applesauce
Transform fresh, seasonal apples into a comforting, healthy treat with this Simple Homemade Applesauce recipe. With just a handful of ingredients—juicy apples, a touch of lemon juice, and optional sugar and cinnamon—you can create a naturally sweet and customizable applesauce that's ready in under 45 minutes. Perfect for snacking, baking, or as a side dish, this recipe lets you choose between a smooth puree or a slightly chunky texture to suit your taste. Serve it warm, chilled, or at room temperature, and enjoy the versatility of a classic homemade delight without any preservatives. Bonus: it's an ideal way to use up surplus apples!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized apples
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, based on taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.
Place the chopped apples into a medium-sized saucepan.
Add the water and lemon juice to the saucepan to prevent the apples from browning and to enhance the flavor.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
Simmer the apples for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and tender.
For a slightly chunky applesauce, use a fork or potato masher to mash the apples in the saucepan. For a smooth texture, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a countertop blender and puree until smooth.
Taste the applesauce and add sugar, if desired, stirring well to combine. Adjust sweetness according to preference.
If desired, stir in ground cinnamon for additional flavor.
Allow the applesauce to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 177.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.6 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.
