Description
Homemade applesauce fills your kitchen with the delightful aroma of slow-cooked apples and warm spices. This easy recipe transforms fresh apples into a sweet, cinnamon-kissed delight that’s perfect for pancakes, pork chops, or as a satisfying snack. Enjoy it warm or chilled; once you taste this homemade version, you’ll never reach for store-bought again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apples (mixed sweet and tart varieties)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water or apple juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
- In a large pot, combine apple chunks with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Pour in water or apple juice until just covered.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Mash or blend to desired consistency and taste-test for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg