Description
This Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe is perfect for using up fresh apples, offering a delightful sweetness with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Pink Lady apples peeled
- cored and cut into small chunks
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar may substitute with unrefined sugar such as honey
- maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the apple chunks and water over medium heat.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are soft.
- Use a potato masher or blender to puree the mixture to your desired consistency.
- Let cool and serve warm or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your taste. This applesauce can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: homemade applesauce, easy applesauce, recipe, Pink Lady apples