Pumpkin Applesauce Recipe
Enjoy the perfect fall snack with this Pumpkin Applesauce. Just apples, pumpkin, and spices – it’s like a warm hug in a bowl!
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb. apples peeled or unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 c. cubed pumpkin or 1 c. puree
- 1 c. water or apple cider
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 2-4 tbsp. sugar optional*
Instructions
- Place the sliced apples, pumpkin, water (or juice), cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a large pot or saucepan set over medium heat. Add sugar if desired.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Use a potato masher, immersion blender, blender, or food processor to puree the apples, keeping them slightly chunky.
- Let the applesauce cool to room temperature, then store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
*If you use apple cider, you may want to omit the sugar or add 1 tablespoon and taste from there. I prefer mine unsweetened (made with water or apple cider but no additional sugar).
To STORE Pumpkin Applesauce, let it cool to room temperature and place it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week. To FREEZE, store it in your freezer for up to three months.
Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before use. To REHEAT, warm the applesauce on the stove over low heat or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 14881IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
