Description

This homemade applesauce recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh apples. Made with just a few ingredients including apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be served warm or chilled. Perfect as a healthy snack or a side dish, this applesauce offers a comforting taste of fall with natural sweetness and warm spices.

Ingredients

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Applesauce Ingredients

3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 6 medium apples)
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place the peeled, cored, and chopped apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon into a medium saucepan.
Boil and Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are very tender.
Thicken the Sauce: Remove the lid and continue to simmer the applesauce for an additional 5 minutes to reduce excess liquid and thicken the texture.
Mash or Blend: For a chunky texture, mash the apples with a potato masher. For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture.
Serve: Enjoy the applesauce warm immediately or let it cool and serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can adjust the sugar amount to your preferred sweetness level or omit it for a naturally sweetened version.
Different apple varieties will affect the flavor and sweetness; try using a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best taste.
For a spiced variation, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves along with the cinnamon.
Applesauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
Use organic apples if preferred for a more natural flavor and fewer pesticides.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: applesauce, homemade applesauce, easy applesauce recipe, stovetop applesauce, cinnamon applesauce