Best Homemade Apple Sauce Recipe Simple and Irresistible
This homemade apple sauce recipe is simple, customizable, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for cozy fall days or as a healthy snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples (e.g., Fuji, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith)
- 1 cup water
- 2–4 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Dash of maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the apples. Rinse under cool water, peel, and remove the cores. Chop into small chunks (about 1-inch pieces).
- Place the apple chunks into a large pot and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir in sugar or honey (if using), cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become soft and tender.
- Use an immersion blender for a smooth texture or a potato masher for chunky apple sauce. Blend carefully if the sauce is hot.
- Adjust consistency by adding a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
- Taste and adjust sweetness and spices as needed. Serve warm or let cool and refrigerate for later.
Notes
[‘Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.’, ‘Lemon juice enhances flavor and prevents browning.’, ‘Taste apples before adding sugar; some varieties may not need sweetener.’, ‘Apple sauce tastes better the next day as flavors meld together.’, ‘Freeze portions for up to three months for easy reheating.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
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