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A spoonful of applesauce is held above a white bowl filled with more applesauce, placed on a woven placemat with a brown napkin underneath.
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Homemade Applesauce

This homemade sauce is pure apple flavor kissed with lemon and cinnamon.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apples, Cinnamon, Easy, Lemon, Make-ahead
Servings: 5 cups
Author: Nicole

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds cooking apples like Golden Delicious, peeled, cored and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾-1 cup water depending on the juiciness of apples
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a large saucepan. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Discard the cinnamon stick. Pass the applesauce through a food mill. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the applesauce will keep for up tp 3 days.
  • Stored in a freezer-safe container in the freezer, the applesauce will keep for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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