Homemade Applesauce Recipe

5 from 1 vote

While the right applesauce substitutes will work well for your recipes, learning how to make your own applesauce can also save your day in the kitchen. After all, this homemade applesauce recipe I'm about to share is easy to follow.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Dessert, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Western

Servings:

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Slow cooker
Airtight container
Immersion Blender

Ingredients

6 pounds apples (One or more varieties)
⅔ cup white or brown sugar
2 sticks cinnamon (Optional)
1 cup water

Instructions

Wash your apples and then peel and core them.
Slice them into small pieces.
Place all the ingredients in your crockpot.
Cover your crockpot and set it to cook for about three to four hours, depending on how cooked you want your apples to be. Three hours will be enough if you want a chunky texture.
Once done, transfer the cooked ingredients to your immersion blender and pulse until smooth.
Use the amount you need and transfer any remaining homemade applesauce to an airtight container.

Notes

While you can boil the apples for around 30 minutes, I find that using the crockpot is better because it slowly brings out and blends the flavors efficiently. This homemade applesauce can last up to seven days when refrigerated or three months when frozen.

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