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Homemade Applesauce

Homemade applesauce is a simple way to incorporate all of the apples that I have in my fridge! PLUS as a bonus, my kids are more inclined to eat something so simple!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: pantry staple, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple recipe, applesauce, applesauce recipe, homemade applesauce, homemade applesauce recipe, how to make homemade applesauce
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add 4 cups peeled and diced large apples, ¾ cup water, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired, to a large pot.
  • Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  • Once the apples are tender, mash them to your desired consistency.

Notes

For a thinner applesauce use an immersion blender, food processor, or blender.  

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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