Nothing beats a bowl of homemade applesauce. Follow along as we show you how easy it is to make your own delicious and healthy applesauce at home. If you make applesauce without sugar, its perfect for babies and toddlers or small children.
How to Make Applesauce – Learn How to Make Homemade Applesauce
There are so many benefits to making your own homemade applesauce! One cup of unsweetened applesauce in only 100 healthy calories and filled with vitamins and nutrients. What’s the biggest benefit to learning how to make homemade applesauce? Sugar! You can easily control the amount of sugar that goes into your applesauce.
What you Need to Make Homemade Applesauce:
3 lbs. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
2/3 cups sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon*
1 cup water
STEP 1
Peel, core and cut apples.
STEP 2
Place the apple pieces in a large pot, and add the cinnamon, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
*If you prefer less cinnamon, cut back to 1/2 tsp.
Carefully test to see if apples are soft enough to mash, and that they are as sweet as you desire. Add more sugar if needed.
STEP 3
Mash chunks to desired consistency with a potato masher. Stir apple pieces to assure even mashing. If you prefer a very smooth texture (the potato masher makes “chunky” applesauce), place apple pieces and juices in a food processor and process until desired smoothness.
Cool applesauce in the refrigerator. Keep leftovers refrigerated. This applesauce may be served warmed or chilled. This applesauce recipe makes approximately 1 quart.
What Are the Best Apples to Use to Make Applesauce?
The best apples for applesauce are those that are softer and will break down easily when cooked. Always try to purchase organic apples to use in your homemade applesauce.
Granny Smith – A nice tart apple that is great to use for a “chunky” applesauce.
McIntosh – This variety of apple is juicy and has a slightly tart flavor, making it ideal for applesauce. It breaks down easily when cooked and produces a smooth and creamy texture.
Jonathan – These apples have a sweet and tangy flavor, which is perfect for making applesauce. They also have a soft texture that breaks down easily when cooked.
Golden Delicious – This variety of apple is sweet and mild, making it a popular choice for applesauce. It produces a smooth and velvety texture when cooked.
Rome – These apples are firm and slightly tart, but they break down easily when cooked, making them a good choice for applesauce. They also produce a slightly pink hue, which can give your applesauce a unique color.
Cortland – These apples are juicy and slightly tart, which makes them perfect for applesauce. They have a soft texture that breaks down easily when cooked, producing a smooth and creamy texture.
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The Perfect Baby Applesauce Recipe
Here’s a simple recipe to make applesauce with Granny Smith apples. This is a great recipe for a pure applesauce for babies.
Ingredients:
- 6 Granny Smith apples – organic if possible
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, add the chopped apples and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the apples are soft.
- Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon.
- Using a potato masher or immersion blender, blend the mixture until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve warm or cold and enjoy!
This applesauce recipe makes about 2 cups of applesauce.
Can You Freeze Applesauce?
Yes, you can freeze applesauce! Freezing applesauce is a great way to preserve it for later use.
Here are the simple steps to freeze applesauce:
- Allow the applesauce to cool completely to room temperature.
- Scoop the applesauce into freezer-safe containers, or freezer bags, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of the container to allow for expansion.
- Seal the containers tightly with secure lids.
- Label each container with the date and contents.
- Place the containers in the freezer, making sure they are level and not overcrowded.
- Applesauce can be frozen for up to 6 months. When you’re ready to use the applesauce, simply remove it from the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature. The texture may be slightly different after thawing, but it should still be delicious!
Don’t be afraid to make your own applesauce! It’s healthy and delicious!
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