Amazing 30-Minute Applesauce Perfection
Make quick, easy homemade applesauce on the stovetop. You choose the texture, chunky or smooth, and skip the added sugar for a natural, flavorful snack or side dish. This recipe is the perfect starting point for your taste portfolio.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups
- Category: Side Dish/Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (like Fuji or Gala), peeled, cored, and quartered
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Place the apple pieces, water, and lemon juice (if using) into a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- The apples are done when they are very tender and easily mashable with a fork.
- If you prefer smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a regular blender and process until smooth. For chunky applesauce, mash the apples lightly with a fork or potato masher right in the pot.
- Stir in the cinnamon (if using).
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- If the apples seem too dry during simmering, add water, one tablespoon at a time.
- This recipe makes naturally sweet applesauce; taste before considering adding sweeteners like maple syrup.
- Store cooled applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg