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Unsweetened Apple Sauce

Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce

5 from 1 vote
Fall always makes me reach for apples. I love bringing home a big bag, filling the kitchen with that crisp, sweet smell, and turning them into a simple pot of homemade unsweetened applesauce. No sugar, no extras, just apples, a splash of water, and maybe a little cinnamon.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Makes about 25 oz - 700g applesauce

  • 2 pounds (1kg) apples , peeled, cored, and chopped (a mix of sweet + tart like Gala + Granny Smith)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon , optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut the apples into small pieces.
    Apple Sauce - step1
  • Place the chopped apples and water in a medium saucepan.
    Apple Sauce - step2
  • Add lemon juice.
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  • Cover and simmer over medium heat 15–20 minutes.
    Apple Sauce - step4
  • Stir occasionally, until apples are soft.
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  • Mash with a potato masher for a chunky sauce, or use an immersion blender (or food processor) for smooth applesauce.
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  • Stir in cinnamon.
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  • Cool, then store in an airtight container.
    Apple Sauce - step9
  • Refrigerate up to 1 week. Freeze in portions (jars, zip bags, or ice cube trays) up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.8gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 234mgSugar: 23.3gCalcium: 13mg
Calories: 114kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, applesauce, homemade applesauce