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How to Make Applesauce | Easy Amazing Homemade Applesauce Recipe

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Homemade Apple Sauce

Cultural Context

Apple sauce has its roots in early American cooking, where it was made to preserve the harvest and provide a sweet, versatile condiment. Traditionally served with pork or as a side dish, it embodies the spirit of home cooking. Today, apple sauce is enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or ingredient in various recipes, with many families creating their own versions with unique spices and sweeteners.

AmericanUSside
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
6 apples (3 Granny Smith, 3 Gala)
1 cup filtered water
1/3 cup white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: stevia

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a unique flavor with lower cost.

1

Peel, core, and chop 6 apples into chunks.

2

Add 1 cup of filtered water to a large pot.

3

Add 1/3 cup of white granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the pot.

4

Stir the mixture and set the heat to medium-high.

5

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.

7

Let the mixture simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until the apples are really soft.

8

Check the apples after 20 minutes; they should be semi-translucent and easily mashable.

9

If needed, simmer for an additional 5 minutes until soft enough to mash.

10

Remove the pot from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

11

Use a fork, potato masher, or immersion blender to mash the apples to your desired consistency.

12

Serve warm or let it cool completely before storing in a Mason jar.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmashingblending

Equipment Needed

large potforkpotato masherMason jar

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Apple SauceApplesauce

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