Homemade applesauce is so much better than store bought. You can use lower cost apples straight from the orchard, called seconds. These apples may be mis-shaped or may have some spots. That’s okay, just peel and remove the spots. The brown sugar, cinnamon and apple cider make this homemade applesauce recipe amazing!
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Tools needed to make homemade apple sauce:
- Peeler
- Potato masher
- 8 Quart stock pot or larger
Homemade Applesauce Ingredients:
- 6 pounds of apples, peeled cored and sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cinnamon to taste (optional)
How to make homemade applesauce:
Start by peeling, coring and slicing the apples. Place the apples in the large stockpot. Add the cider, lemon juice and brown sugar and mix.
Simmer the apples on low, stirring every 5-10 min for the first 30 min. Then continue to simmer for 2-3 hours on low, stirring every 15-20 min.
Use a potato masher to break down the apples.
Chunky Sauce:
If you prefer a chunky applesauce it may be done at this point. If so, stir in cinnamon if desired starting with 1 teaspoonful. Stir taste and add more if desired.
Smooth Sauce:
If you would like a smoother texture, continue to simmer, stirring and mashing every 15-20 min until the sauce is the desired consistency then stir in the cinnamon. Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled.
Printable Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Servings
20 minutes
Preparing Time
60 minutes
Cooking Time
180 minutes
Calories
kcal
INGREDIENTS
6 pounds of apples, peeled cored and sliced
1 cup apple cider
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup brown sugar
Cinnamon to taste (optional)
DIRECTION
- Start by peeling, coring and slicing the apples. Place the apples in the large stockpot. Add the cider, lemon juice and brown sugar and mix.<br>Simmer the apples on low, stirring every 5-10 min for the first 30 min. Then continue to simmer for 2-3 hours on low, stirring every 15-20 min.<br>Use a potato masher to break down the apples. If you prefer a chunky applesauce it may be done at this point. If so, stir in cinnamon if desired starting with 1 teaspoonful. Stir taste and add more if desired. If you would like a smoother texture, continue to simmer, stirring and mashing every 15-20 min until the sauce is the desired consistency then stir in the cinnamon. Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled.
NOTES
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