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How To Make Homemade Applesauce

Easy step-by-step process of how to make homemade apple sauce.
Course condiment, Gluten-Free, ingredient
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 238kcal
Author Rena

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

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg