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If you love fresh apples, then you’re really going to love this homemade apple sauce without sugar. Made on the stovetop with 100% Gala apples and a touch of cinnamon, this smooth and creamy apple sauce recipe is the perfect snack for any time you’re craving something sweet and healthy.
Learning how to make smooth and light apple sauce is so simple and perfect for fall, winter, or just whenever you need an extra snack around the house. With just a couple of pounds of apples and a little bit of water, you can have your very own stovetop apple sauce.
If you typically buy store-bought stuff, then you can say goodbye to it because this homemade recipe makes the best apple sauce you will ever taste. Plus it’s just so easy. In just a handful of minimal steps, you can create a tasty snack that is healthy, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
Why This Homemade Apple Sauce Is the Best
Here are some reasons why this apple sauce recipe is truly the best out there! In addition to just being so delicious and appetizing, here are some other fantastic reasons:
- Easy to make: Did you ever think apple sauce was hard to make? We’ve made it easy for you to cook your favorite snack on the stovetop. All you need is your choice of a blender or food processor!
- Smooth and delicious: A little bit of spice from the cinnamon creates the perfect combination with the fresh apples. Mmm. Make this apple sauce as chunky or smooth as you would like–it’s up to you!
- No added sugar: That’s right; no added sugars! The sweet flavors come straight from the fresh apples (which are entirely sweet on their own!)
Ingredients you will need
Gala apples: Fresh and crisp Gala apples give this apple sauce natural delicious flavors that are appetizing and satisfying. You can use any variety of apples, we like Gala because they are sweeter and softer than other varieties of apples.
Water: Cool filtered water is what you use to cook the apples down, which makes the apple sauce have a light consistency.
Cinnamon: Optional but highly recommended! What’s better than cinnamon and apples? The cinnamon gives the apple sauce a cozy warm flavor that is perfect whenever want to experience the amazing combination.
How to make Homemade Apple Sauce
First, gather all of your apples. Be sure to thoroughly wash each apple with water.
Next, carefully peel and core the apples with a knife, then cut them into smaller chunks.
In a large saucepan, add two tablespoons of water to cover the bottom of the pot, then add the chopped apples.
If using cinnamon, then you will need to add your cinnamon in this step. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the apples.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook the apples until they are soft. Stir occasionally and cook for about `15 to 20 minutes.
Once the apples are tender, puree them by using a blender, immersion blender, or food processor.
Allow the sauce to cool, then transfer it to a jar. Store in the refrigerator for later!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions when it comes to making your own puréed apples at home.
The two are essentially the same, but apple sauce can have a chunky texture whereas apple puree is smoother.
Yes, any apple can work! To make things easier, go for the apples that are soft.
Apple sauce is packed with healthy plant-based fiber and antioxidants which make it healthy to consume.
Yes! If you overcook the apples, then their sweet and tart flavors will diminish leaving you with softened apples that are without flavor.
Notes and Tips
Be sure to follow these tips for the best apple sauce out there!
- Store the applesauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Put the recipe in a freezer-safe bag, flatten the apple sauce, then freeze it in the freezer for up to two months.
- Instead of cinnamon, you can use allspice, nutmeg, etc.
- Cook the apples in a slow cooker if you can’t tend to them on the stovetop. You will need to cook it in the slow cooker for about four hours.
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How To Make Homemade Applesauce
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Gala apples
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Wash and peel the apples. Next, core the apples and cut them into smaller chunks.
- In a pot or saucepan, add about 2 tablespoons of water just to cover the bottom of the pot, then add the chopped apples into the pot.
- If adding a touch of cinnamon, go ahead and sprinkle cinnamon over the apples at this point.
- Cover the pot and cook covered until soft, stir occasionally for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the apples are tender, puree them using a blender, immersion blender, or food processor.
- Allow the apple sauce to cool, and place them in a storage jar.
Notes
- Serving size nutrition facts is for one cup. It makes 2 cups in total
- Store the applesauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Put the recipe in a freezer-safe bag, flatten the apple sauce, then freeze it in the freezer for up to two months.
- Instead of cinnamon, you can use allspice, nutmeg, etc.
- Cook the apples in a slow cooker if you can’t tend to them on the stovetop. You will need to cook it in the slow cooker for about four hours.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
