Homemade Applesauce
Total Time
45 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(9)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine the apples, apple cider vinegar, and water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the apples start to soften, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover, stir in the cinnamon and salt, cover again, and continue simmering for 10 to 20 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and beginning to fall apart.
Step 3
Turn off the heat and use a potato masher to mash the apples to your desired consistency. If you’d like a smoother applesauce, pulse it in a food processor or blend it with an immersion blender.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
This homemade applesauce recipe is a staple in our house year-round, but especially during apple season.
It’s an easy way to use up a surplus of too-soft or overripe apples, and as it cooks, it fills your house with the aroma of fresh apples and cinnamon.
If you like, feel free to add other warming spices like nutmeg or ginger, or replace the cinnamon with apple pie spice.
Store homemade applesauce in an airtight container or Mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months.
