Description
This Homemade Applesauce recipe is naturally sweet, spiced with cinnamon, and made with simple ingredients like fresh apples, lemon juice, and a hint of brown sugar. Perfect for snacks, side dishes, or desserts—it’s kid-friendly, freezer-ready, and a comforting fall favorite.
Ingredients
6 large apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into medium-sized chunks.
2. Add the apples to a large pot with water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
3. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Once the apples are soft, mash with a potato masher for a chunky texture or use an immersion blender for smooth sauce.
5. Taste and add brown sugar if desired.
6. Let cool and transfer to jars or containers.
7. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For deeper flavor, mix apple varieties such as Granny Smith with Gala or Honeycrisp.
If you’re leaving the peel on, blend thoroughly for a smoother finish.
Add a cinnamon stick during cooking for a more aromatic infusion, then remove before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg