How to Make Homemade Applesauce – Done Fast & Easy
I never knew how easy it was to make homemade applesauce. That is, until my friend Shalana showed me her latest batch that she made on Facebook. In less than an hour, she whipped up a beautiful batch of homemade applesauce that could be used with pork chops, mixed into pancakes, turned into a healthy snack for the kiddos and so much more.
To start, collect 6 lb. of apples. Any kind of apples will do, some people prefer a specific kind of apples, but it doesn’t really matter what kind you use.
Peel all of the apples and then cut them into slices. We like to use one of those apple wedges to make the cutting faster. Easy right?
Then, throw your apples into a pot that is large enough to hold them. Combine all of the ingredients, cover the pot and cook on medium heat. Bring the mixture to a mild boil and cook for 25 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Ingredients:
- 6 lbs. Apples
- 1 cup apple juice or cider
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon all spice
- Both spices are optional, omit if you would like more of a plain applesauce
After the 25 minutes, your apples should still have form but they will be very soft and tender to the touch.
Transfer the mixture over to a food processor and puree for about 30 seconds. If you prefer more of a chunky texture, you can use a potato masher instead of a processor.
Fill your jars or a bowl and store them in the fridge.
That’s it! This recipe will yield about 6-7 cups of applesauce, you can half it if you don’t think that it will be eaten quick enough.
Eat up and enjoy!
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This looks delicious. I’ve never made my own applesauce before.
This looks so yummy! I know my daughters would love it. Any idea how long it would keep in the fridge?
Yummy! We love homemade applesauce. So easy to make and so wonderful to open in the middle of the winter!
What a great recipe! Homemade is always better than store bought in my opinion.
Love making homemade apple sauce! I add cranberries and do it in the microwave!
Homemade applesauce is on my “to make soon” list, for sure! My 1 year old LOVES it and I need it to be healthier for him. Maybe I could convince my 4 year old to eat it too?
My kids love applesauce. Had know idea it was that simple to make. Gonna give it a try!
We just made homemade apple sauce too. Tastes so much better than store bought, doesn’t it!! :)
It has been about a year since I last made my own applesauce! LOVE adding things like strawberries to mine.
I have always wanted to make my own applesauce. You recipe sounds easy that maybe I should give it a try.
Wow, i had no clue it was so simple to do! I think I will try it.
I’m definitely am going to have to try this recipe at home. My kids LOVE applesauce!!
We make our own applesauce and it’s delicious! We have never done it in a crock pot before!
LOVE LOVE LOVE homemade applesauce. Now to get someone to peel the apples for me
I love homemade applesauce! I love adding a ton of cinnamon to mine, since my kids are huge fans of it. I can’t wait to try it with all spice.
I love making applesauce. Such a fresh taste. Great recipe.
I love homemade applesauce! My great aunt used to make it for us all the time when we were kids.
I like having homemade apple sauce when it’s still warm. This sounds so tasty!
I’ve never made applesauce before. I love it, so I’ll have to try this recipe!
Yum! I love homemade apple sauce. I haven’t made it in years, and I miss the smell. I need to do this again asap! Looks so good.
I love homemade applesauce! It’s so much better than any kind of storebought.
Nothing beats the taste of homemade applesauce! And it makes the house smell amazing too!
Loved making home made apple sauce when my baby was a baby. She would gobble it up and it’s so fresh.
I didn’t know it was so easy to make apple sauce. I can’t wait to make my own.
I remember making our own applesauce when I was in nursery school. I never thought to do it as an adult – good idea.