Canning Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon extract

💰Cheaper: pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin pie spice is often more affordable.

Peel the apples using a paring knife.

Quarter the apples and cut out the centers.

Place the chopped apples in a pan.

Add water about halfway up the pan to prevent sticking.

Turn the burner on medium heat.

Stir the apples frequently as they begin to boil.

Once boiling, continue stirring more frequently until the apples start to soften and become mushy.

Add half a cup to two-thirds cup of sugar, adjusting based on desired sweetness.

Add a little cinnamon to the mixture and stir well.

Once cooked, use a jar funnel to fill jars with the applesauce, wiping off the top of the jars before sealing.

Put hot lids on the jars and secure with rings.

Cover the jars with newspaper and let them cool.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary