Homemade Chunky Applesauce
A small batch, stove top Homemade Chunky Applesauce recipe made with only 3 ingredients, Choose the best apples for applesauce to eliminate the need for sugar!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 95kcal
Ingredients
- 4 fresh apples peeled, cored and chopped into chunks
- ¼-½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine apples and water. (There should be just enough water to cover the bottom of your pan).
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for approximately 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and make sure that there is always a thin layer of water at the bottom of your pan.
- Add cinnamon (and nutmeg if using) and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or so. Once the mixture has softened, you can mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher, until your desired consistency is achieved. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
- Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
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Notes
- Use a mixture of sweet and tart apples. Different apples provide different flavors and are the basis for making an unsweetened applesauce recipe.
- Ensure there is a thin layer of water at the bottom of the pan. This prevents scorching.
- Applesauce can be kept refrigerated for up to one week.
- Recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, etc...
- 1 portion is ½ cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
