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Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe
There is nothing like Homemade Applesauce both in flavor and texture. If you use ripe apples to make applesauce, you don't even need to add sugar.
Ingredients
- 10 lbs apples, very ripe (any variety)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, (optional), or add to taste
- cinnamon, (optional), to serve
Instructions
How to Make Applesauce:
- Peel, core and slice all of the apples.
- Into a large stockpot, add 1 1/2 cups water and 2 Tbsp sugar. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil to dissolve sugar. Add all of the sliced apples, reduce heat to low then cover with lid and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Mash apples to desired consistency, using either a potato masher, an immersion blender, or an electric hand mixer.
- Once applesauce is at room temperature, serve with cinnamon if desired. Refrigerate, freeze, or can for longer storage.
To Can Applesauce:
- Wash and sterilize 8 pint-sized jars and lids. Use a ladle and funnel to pour hot applesauce into sterilized jars. Wipe the jar rims clean with a paper towel.
- Fill a large canning pot 1/3 full with water and bring to a boil. Place applesauce jars into the hot water, making sure they are covered by 1-2 inches of water. Return to a boil and process for 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the water using a jar lifter and place them upright on a towel. Let the jars cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours. As the jars cool, you may hear the lids 'pop' as they seal. Once completely cool, check the seal by pressing the center of each lid. A properly sealed lid should be slightly concave and should not flex or pop up and down when pressed. If any jars do not form the seal, refrigerate and enjoy within 2 weeks.
Notes
Once cooled, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight or by running the container under cold water. Once thawed, eat within a week.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
77
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
152
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
77
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.