Homemade applesauce is a fall favorite! With only 4 ingredients and the bounty of apples available, it’s the perfect time to try this super easy recipe!
Whether you make it sweetened or unsweetened, applesauce is a favorite snack or even dessert! This recipe can be divided into applesauce pouches or be used as a flavor base in carrot cake muffins or delicious banana breakfast cookies!
The Best Apples for Applesauce
We use firm apples for apple pie but any kind of apple is great in this homemade applesauce recipe. Try any of the following: Granny Smith, McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Jonagold, and Fujis.
A sweeter apple will make a sweeter sauce while a tart apple (like Granny Smith) will result in a more tart sauce. You can add extra sweetener if needed! Try an assortment or mixture of your favorites.
How to Make Applesauce
Applesauce is so easy to make with just 4 ingredients.
- Prep Apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples (per recipe below).
- Simmer: Cook the apples and the rest of the ingredients in a large pot until the apples are soft (you can also use a crockpot set on low for about 3 hours)!
- Mash: Mash apples down until you get the desired consistency.
Smooth or Chunky Applesauce
Mash with a potato masher for a chunkier consistency or use an immersion blender (or food processor) to create a smoother apple sauce. Whatever your preference this recipe turns out delicious!
How To Store Homemade Applesauce
Homemade applesauce will keep about a week or ten days if it is kept in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container.
For a quick kid-snack, seal in snack-sized freezer bags, or these adorable reusable applesauce pouches, and squeeze out from one corner just like the ones you see at the store!
Can You Freeze Applesauce?
You sure can! It will be a little looser when it thaws, but that makes it perfect for muffins and smoothies! Just remember to label the freezer bag or container it’s in.
Add a dash of cinnamon to refresh the flavor if you like!
Serve as a side dish, snack or dessert. It’s great with yogurt or over vanilla ice cream!
So Many Ways to Use Applesauce
Homemade Applesauce Recipe
With only 4 ingredients and the bounty of apples available, there are so many reasons to try this super easy recipe!
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Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
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Cook 15-20 minutes or until apples are very tender. Remove lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
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Mash apples with a masher for a chunky consistency or blend/puree with an immersion blender for a smooth consistency.
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Serve warm or chilled.
Mash with a potato masher for a chunkier consistency or use an immersion blender to create a smoother apple sauce.
Applesauce can be blended in a traditional blender. Ensure the lid is not sealed tightly while the apples are warm or the steam can build up. You may need to add a little bit of liquid to blend smoothly. If you add liquid, the blended sauce can be simmered on medium-low heat until thickened.
Calories: 201 | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish, Snack
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