Homemade Applesauce

1 Aug, 2024 | Dr. Malik | No Comments

Homemade Applesauce

 

Making applesauce at home is easier than you think. Trust us: This wildly popular applesauce recipe will quickly become a go-to in your household.

 

Applesauce Ingredients

  • Apples: Four apples will make about four servings of applesauce.
  • Water: You’ll need about ¾ cups of water to cook the apples.
  • Sugar: White sugar sweetens things up.
  • Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon lends welcome warmth.

Directions

  • Combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat until apples are soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Allow apple mixture to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher until it is the consistency you like.

Best Apples for Applesauce

 

The best apples for applesauce are whatever apples you have on hand and need to use up. However, if you have a choice, we recommend using a combination of sweet and tangy varieties for the best flavor. Popular sweet varieties include Honeycrisp and Fuji, while popular tangy varieties include Granny Smith and Braeburn.

How to Make Homemade Applesauce

 

Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the apples are soft. Allow the mixture to cool, then mash the apples with a fork until you’ve reached the desired consistency.

 

What to Serve With Applesauce

 

For a classic and impressive dinner, pair your applesauce with Easy Baked Ribs. It also works well alone as a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack.

How to Store Applesauce

 

Allow the applesauce to cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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