Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Discover the simplicity and wholesome goodness of homemade Unsweetened Apple Sauce—an easy, healthy recipe that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe apples. Made with just four ingredients—fresh apples, water, lemon juice, and an optional touch of ground cinnamon—this recipe requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. Perfectly customizable, you can keep it chunky for a rustic vibe or blend it smooth for a velvety consistency. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a short simmer on the stovetop, this quick and versatile apple sauce is ideal for snacking, baking, or as a clean-eating side dish. Enjoy this naturally sweet, preservative-free treat that's ready to enhance your meals or satisfy your cravings guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.
Place the chopped apples in a medium-sized saucepan.
Add water and lemon juice to the saucepan with the apples.
Cover the pan with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Mash the apples with a potato masher for a chunky consistency, or use an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
If desired, stir in ground cinnamon.
Transfer the apple sauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 6% | |
*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.
