Applesauce Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
My applesauce recipe takes just 35 minutes—perfect for kids, delicious on its own, great in baking, and even works as an egg substitute!
Course:
Ingredient
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (1.25 lb/567 g)
- ¾ cup (6 fl oz/180 ml) water
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
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Peeled, core and chop the apples into medium small chunks.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for roughly 20 minutes.
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Take off the heat and carefully blend the cooked apples using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth.
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Serve warm or cold. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to a month.
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Recipe Notes
- No immersion blender or potato masher? Use a fork to mash the applesauce for a chunkier texture.
- If you don’t have sugar on hand, try honey instead—but use slightly less, as it has a stronger flavor.
- Peel your apples for a smoother, more refined applesauce—especially if blending.
- Taste as you go: Apple sweetness varies, so adjust sugar or sweetener after cooking if needed.
- Use a wide saucepan: It speeds up cooking and prevents sticking.
- Freeze in small batches: Ice cube trays or small containers make defrosting and baking easier.
- Mix apple varieties: Combining tart and sweet apples gives better depth of flavor.