Description
Homemade applesauce is a quick and easy fall treat with just 3 ingredients and very little time and effort. Serve it as a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for a sweetened version)
Instructions
- Combine apples, water, cinnamon, and brown sugar (if using) into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until apples are soft and tender.
- Purée the applesauce using an immersion blender directly in the saucepan, or transfer the sauce mixture to a stand-up blender and purée until smooth, about one minute. For a chunkier consistency, mash the apples using a potato masher or fork instead.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
How to store: Store homemade applesauce in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
How to reheat: If you choose to serve applesauce warm, you can easily reheat it on the stovetop over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
How to customize: Classic applesauce is made with cinnamon and brown sugar, but there's a lot more you can add to totally customize it and create a new flavor. Consider adding strawberries for strawberry applesauce, peaches for peach ginger applesauce, or blueberries for blueberry vanilla applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American