Our Favorite Applesauce
Servings
4cups
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Put all the ingredients in the pot and put it on the stove. Turn the heat to high and cook until it just comes to a boil (you’ll hear it first but may have to look at the sides of the pot to see the bubbles).
  2. Lower the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until the apples are falling apart tender, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every few minutes to make sure the apples aren’t sticking. If the mixture seems dry at any point, add another 1/4 cup water. Set the cooked apples aside to cool a bit, about 10 minutes.
  3. Mash the apples using the potato masher or fork, then set aside to cool until just warm. Serve right away, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until cold, or up to 1 week.
Recipe Notes
  • Get Creative!
  • Chunky Applesauce: Don’t mash the apples too much.
  • Nutty Applesauce: Add 1/2 cup chopped lightly toasted walnuts or pecans after it’s cooked.
  • Cranberry Applesauce: Add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries to the pot with the apples.
  • Rhubarb Applesauce: Add 1/2 cup chopped rhubarb to the pot with the apples.
Nutrition Facts
Our Favorite Applesauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 295mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 28g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 21%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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