Easy Stovetop Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Make this easy stovetop homemade applesauce with just a few simple ingredients. It is naturally sweet, perfect for snacks, a side dish, or for baking applications.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs apples (like Gala or Fuji), cored and quartered
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Place the apple quarters and water into a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Use an immersion blender or potato masher to reach your desired consistency. For smooth applesauce, blend until completely smooth. For chunky applesauce, mash lightly.
- Serve warm or chill completely for a refreshing snack.
Notes
- For a naturally sweeter result, use sweeter apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can peel the apples before cooking, though peeling is not necessary for this stovetop method.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep; homemade applesauce freezes well for up to three months.
- If you want a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with the water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 0
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/easy-stovetop-homemade-applesauce/
