Homemade Applesauce

This homemade apple sauce will make you wonder why you haven’t made applesauce before. It is so simple to make. This easy applesauce recipe is a staple in our home. Learn how to make this easy recipe. It’s a great side to go along a meal or just to have as a simple snack.

This healthy snack can last for several days in the refrigerator. It can also be stored in the freezer or it can be canned. Breakfast or a snack are great ways to eat this delicious applesauce.

Ways to Make Applesauce

There are many different ways to make applesauce. One can take out the core of the apple, cook the apples in a pot and smash them with an immersion blender or place them into another blender like the ninja. Another way is using an apple juicer. You will see in the recipe that I use a Victorio Steamer.

Should you peel apples for applesauce?

I like to make things as simple as possible. With my Victorio Steamer it take the apple peel off for me, so that I don’t need to think about this step. However, if you don’t have a victorio steamer you would need to weigh your options of wanting a smoother applesauce (needing to take off the peel), or if your okay with the peel (saving some time).

Should I add lemon juice to my applesauce?

The lemon juice helps to preserve some of the color in your applesauce. I don’t typically put lemon juice in my applesauce as I don’t notice a big change in color. The lemon juice can also help with some of the sweetness. This is really to what your preferences are in terms of the look and taste.

Key Ingredients

You can use just about any apples making applesauce similarly to my apple cider recipe.

How long will my applesauce last?

Apple sauce will last in an airtight container for several days in the refrigerator. Many people say for about a week, however I have kept my applesauce in the fridge for up to two weeks without any problems.

How can I store my applesauce?

There are a few ways you can store your applesauce.

• Applesauce in Refrigerator
• Store applesauce in freezer for 6 months to 1 year
• Canning method

Applesauce Ingredients

• Apples! Of course you will need a bunch of apples to begin your tasty treat. This is the only ingredient that is needed and the only one I use on a regular basis. From time to time I may use one of the following ingredients as well which can be a great addition to your applesauce.
  • Water-Adding water to your apples will help the apples to steam and soften as they cook. In addition, if you find your applesauce is more thick than you would like than you can always add some water.
  • Ground Cinnamon-Yum! Apples and cinnamon together is always delicious. Its warm cozy flavor is a great way to enjoy some applesauce. If you choose you can always add other wonderful ingredients in place of or in addition to ground cinnamon such as nutmeg and/or maple syrup.
  • Salt-Add a pinch of salt at the end. This is a great way to enhance your flavors.

How to make homemade applesauce?

You can find my homemade applesauce recipe below with amounts at the bottom of this post. However, here is a step by step overview of how to make it:

First get the Apple Steamer: Place the apple steamer pot on the stove, place water at the bottom and turn the stove on so the water begins to boil.

Second prepare the Apples: Wash the apples and place them in the Apple Steamer. You will want to boil the apples for at least 25 minutes. If the apples are not softened boil the apples for 5-10 minutes longer.

Third set up the Victorio Steamer: Make sure the Victorio Steamer is all set up at the table and then slice the apples into approximately 6-8 pieces depending on the size of the apple and push them down the slot of the Victorio Steamer press. You are welcome to cut the apples at this stage or you can cut them before you place them in the apple steamer.

Last Step: You’re Finished! You can enjoy some delicious warm applesauce or you could place it into the fridge for a couple hours to enjoy cold applesauce. This is the time you could also add salt, maple syrup and cinnamon or any other ingredient you wish.

Canning: Want to store Applesauce for a long time? This is the time to can!

Check out other Apple Recipes

My Apple Cider Recipe is another recipe that is so easy and very few ingredients.

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