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Homemade Applesauce

Cathy Roma Published: Dec 3, 2018

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Homemade applesauce, cinnamon-ny and smooth is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat!
Homemade applesauce, cinnamon-ny and smooth is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat!

Homemade Applesauce served in a white bowl garnished with cinnamon sticks served next to a wooden bowl of red apples.

Have you ever made homemade applesauce? If not, stop right now and go grab yourself a bag of apples. Go. Now!

Once you make this for yourself and realize that  it’s both simple to execute and delicious to eat, you’ll never, ever pick up that store-bought stuff again.

Homemade Applesauce cooking in a silver saucepan in chunks stirred with a wooden spoon.Plus the entire house smells like heaven when it’s cooking and you can make it just the way you like it…a little chunky, smooth as silk, cinnamon-ny, sweet or tart.

My choice? Liberally seasoned with cinnamon and other spices and pureed until smooth.

Of course, I always make enough to enjoy the next day with my breakfast too. I love a bowl of steel cut oats with homemade applesauce mixed in. Warm and satisfying, it’s my cold weather, warm-my-bones, go-to breakfast.

I always whip up a big batch, enough for all of us to share. It’s perfect for topping latkes over Hanukkah with plenty extra for breakfast the next day.

Homemade Applesauce served in a white bowl garnished with cinnamon sticks.

Let’s make Homemade Applesauce

  1. It’s sooo simple…combine everything in a saucepan and cover.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  3. Cook until tender, puree, and enjoy!

Tips for success

  • You can use any of your favorite apples,  but mix of varieties will be even more flavorful.
  • I love the depth of flavor that apple cider and brown sugar impart, but regular granulated sugar and water will work as substitutes.
  • For a more rustic or chunky applesauce, leave the skins on.

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Homemade Applesauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Homemade applesauce, cinnamon-ny and smooth is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat! 

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: applesauce
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...
Ingredients
  • 8 apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of cloves
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

  2. Cover and cook until apples are soft, about 20-25 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or in a blender until smooth.

  3. Serve warm or cold.
Recipe Notes
  • You can use any of your favorite apples,  but mix of varieties will be even more flavorful.
  • I love the depth of flavor that apple cider and brown sugar impart, but regular granulated sugar and water will work as substitutes.
  • For a more rustic or chunky applesauce, leave the skins on.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Applesauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
Sodium 153mg7%
Potassium 248mg7%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 39g43%
Vitamin A 100IU2%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Update Notes: This post was originally published in December 2015 but was republished with tips in December 2018.

Homemade Applesauce
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My food philosophy is simple: everything in moderation. Sweet, savory, healthy, decadent…food, like life, is all about balance. I rely on my background as a trained chef/mom to create family-friendly recipes that will inspire you to cook, not complicate your life.

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  1. Debbie says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Sounds great and so easy to make. Who knew. I Will try to make it this weekend. Can you use any type of apple or do you recommend one? Thanks

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 10, 2015 at 4:40 am

      I like a softer apple for applesauce. McIntosh and Cortland are pretty soft, Braeburn and Fuji are good options too.

  2. Tania @ COOKTORIA says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    I never made applesauce before, but your beautiful photography made me want to try it, Cathy!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 10, 2015 at 4:41 am

      Thanks Tania. So easy and definitely worth it!

  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 10, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Happy Hanukkah! I think it’s great you celebrate both holidays, I know when I was growing up I wanted to celebrate both, because my (half) sister got to celebrate both. I was always jealous. Lol. Anyways, my husband LOVES homemade applesauce, and my MIL always makes it for him. Now that I have this stellar recipe, I’m going to have to give her a run for her money! This looks delicious! Cheers, lovely!

    Reply
  4. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    December 10, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Cathy, we totally love applesauce at our house, and I have to say I don’t make homemade as often as I should! Definitely putting your recipe on my list! Happy Hanukkah! Your photos look beautiful!

    Reply
  5. plasterers bristol says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:32 am

    Made this on the weekekend, great recipe. Tastes great.Thanks for sharing .

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      May 3, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      So glad! Thanks for let me know!

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