Applesauce in a wooden bowl with wooden spoon and two apples in the background on a black table

Applesauce

Ingredients 

  • 5 Apples 4 to 5 apples depending on size
  • ¾ cup Water
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan with Lid
  • Potato Masher or Hand Mixer

Instructions

  • Peel apples and cut away from core (for added texture and fiber, leave skins on). Chop into small chunks. Combine with water in a saucepan, place lid on saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add cinnamon, mash to preferred consistency with potato masher or hand mixer.
  • Let cool, and serve. Applesauce will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 2 months.

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Notes

  • Optional: try seasoning with other flavors such as vanilla, ginger, and nutmeg.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Applesauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
119
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
245
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
124
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apple, Apples, Applesauce, Cinnamon