Homemade Applesauce - Made on the Stovetop
This Homemade Chunky Applesauce recipe is easy to make and always a family favorite. It great for snacks, breakfast, and even canning.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 332kcal
Cost: $8.32
Equipment
- large pot
- Apple Peeler Corer
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- potato smasher
- Wooden mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 6 pounds apples golden delicious, honeycrisp, granny smith, Fuji, or a mix, peeled, cored and cut into slices
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup apple juice or apple cider
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
COOK APPLES:
- Place the peeled, cored, and cut apples into a large heavy-bottomed pot.
- Squeeze the lemon over the apples and toss to coat.
- Stir in apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook apple mixture over medium heat, stirring often, for 20-30 minutes or until the apples are tender.
SMASH OR PROCESS APPLES:
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Smash the apples with a potato masher, or process with an immersion blender or food processor.
SERVE:
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Store in an airtight container or Mason jar for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Notes
This applesauce would make a great gift for the holidays.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg