Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe
Craft your own fresh homemade Unsweetened Applesauce with just apples, water, and cinnamon. It’s simple, nutritious, and way tastier than anything from the store.
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb apples I prefer using a mix of Golden Delicious, Fuji, Macintosh, or Gala
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by slicing and coring them—no need to peel unless you want to.
- Place the sliced apples, water, and cinnamon in a large pot or saucepan set over medium heat.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 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.
Notes
-My applesauce is slightly darker because I didn't peel my apples and I used cinnamon. Feel free to peel the apples and omit the cinnamon if desired.
-If you prefer your applesauce on the sweeter side, add 2-4 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the apples as they cook.
STORE your homemade unsweetened applesauce in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also FREEZE it for up to 2 months in freezer-safe containers.
To REHEAT, simply transfer the applesauce to a saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 5serving | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
