This easy homemade applesauce only uses three ingredients, is simple to make, and is delicious as a side dish!
Ingredients
4largeapplespeeled, cored and diced, I used McIntosh
½cupapple juice
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
½teaspooncinnamonground, optional
Instructions
Peel and core apples. Chop apples into one-inch pieces.
4 large apples
Combine apples, apple juice and sugar into a medium saucepan. Turn the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil.
½ cup apple juice, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cover the pan and reduce to medium-low heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are soft.
Allow the mixture to cool. Transfer the apple mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture until smooth. Add cinnamon if desired, then enjoy!
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Notes
Blending Applesauce Tips
You can use an immersion blender to blend applesauce right in the pan if you have one.For a chunkier applesauce, use a potato masher to mash the applesauce.
Storage and Freezing Tip
Store applesauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. You can freeze applesauce in an airtight container, like a freezer zip-top bag, for up to 6 months.This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of applesauce, but it can easily be doubled or tripled.