Description
Make simple, naturally sweet homemade applesauce on the stovetop. This recipe is quick and perfect for a healthy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large apples (such as Fuji or Gala)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples. You may peel them or leave the skins on for extra fiber. Cut the apples into 1-inch chunks.
- Place the apple chunks and water into a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pan from the heat. If using, stir in the cinnamon and lemon juice.
- For smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture in batches to a standard blender and process until smooth. For chunky applesauce, mash with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Serve warm or chill completely before serving.
Notes
- Leaving the skins on results in a slightly pinker, more nutritious applesauce.
- If your apples are very sweet, you may omit added sweeteners.
- For a slow cooker version, combine ingredients and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 0.4
- Cholesterol: 0