This scrumptious Homemade Applesauce is made on the stove-top in one pot with four ingredients in less than forty minutes. It tastes so much better than store-bought, and unlike store-bought, it has no preservatives or artificial flavors or colors.
You won’t believe how delicious it really is and what a healthy after-school snack. It is the perfect side dish for pork chops, kielbasa, and pork schnitzel.
Fall is almost here, and with it comes everything apple. If your family is anything like mine, then they will love this homemade treat. Apples are my son’s favorite fruit, and we just can not get enough of them around here. Does your family love apples too? Have you tried any of my other apple desserts? Apple Cake, Apple Galette, Apple Dumplings, and this recipe are just a few of our favorites.
How to make Homemade Applesauce
Start by peeling, coring, and cutting the apples into chunks. Now, simply add it to a pot along with the water, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to combine and bring it to a boil and then simmer it covered for about 15-20 minutes or until the apples are soft enough to mash. For chunky applesauce, mash with an old-fashioned potato masher. For a smoother texture, blend it with an immersion blender or food processor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
The best apples for Homemade Applesauce
By golly, these days, there are so many great choices for apples. Gone are the days when your only choices were Red Delicious and Granny Smith. Now it seems like every time I go to the market, there is a new apple to try! Of course, you can make applesauce with any apple. I just made a delectable batch with some small green apples that my neighbor picked from the trees on her farm. However, I have always found the best applesauce is made from a mixture of sweet, tangy, and tart apples.
Sweet Apples
- Gala
- Honeycrisp
- Golden Delicious
- Fuji
- Crispin
Tangy Apples
- Braeburn
- Pink Lady
- McIntosh
- Jonalicious
Tart Apples
- Granny Smith
- Jonathan
Tips and recipe notes
- Adjust the sugar to suit your taste.
- You can make applesauce out of any apples, but my favorites are Honeycrisp, Braeburns, and McIntosh.
- Other spices to add in small amounts are nutmeg, allspice, and ground cloves.
- For chunky applesauce, simply mash with a fork or old-fashioned potato masher. For smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender or food processor.
- If you are watching your sugar, wait until you have smashed your applesauce and add sugar or honey one tablespoon at a time until desired sweetness.
- A really sharp peeler comes in handy when making applesauce.
- Store the applesauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
How to make Homemade Applesauce in a crock pot
Simply add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (omit the water) to a crock pot. Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6 hours or until tender. For chunky applesauce, mash with a potato masher. For a smooth texture, blend it with an immersion blender to desired consistency.
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Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Homemade Applesauce is so incredibly easy to make with four ingredients in one pot right on the stove top. Or do it in the crock pot and slow cook them for hours, making your house smell amazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: side
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5 lbs apples peeled cored and cut in chunks
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar (or less adjusted for sweet apples)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until the apples are very tender.
- For chunky applesauce, mash with a potato masher. For smoother applesauce, puree with an immersion blender until desired consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar to suit your taste.
- You can make applesauce out of any apples, but my favorites are Honeycrisp, Braeburns, and McIntosh.
- Other spices to add in small amounts are nutmeg, allspice, and ground cloves.
- For chunky applesauce, simply mash with a fork or old-fashioned potato masher. For smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender or food processor.
- If you are watching your sugar, wait until you have smashed your applesauce and add sugar or honey one tablespoon at a time until desired sweetness.
- A really sharp peeler comes in handy when making applesauce.
- Store the applesauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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angie
I love homemade apple sauce. It was something grandma always made in the fall. Oh so smooth and yummy you now have inspired me using your recipe to try to mke some of my own.
Stephanie
There is not much better than homemade applesauce from freshly picked apples. This is a great method to create my own.
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Ember
I picked this recipe off the internet because of it’s simplicity and it did not disappoint. My review is the same as everyone else’s: easy to make and so delicious! I did mine in the crockpot and I replaced the sugar with Truvia’s brown.
I have bookmarked this page so I can refer to it in the future. Thanks so much!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Ember for the tip on the sugar replacement.
Tara Pittman
This sounds so delicious. I need to make this for my boys as they love apple sauce.
Jamie
Yum, that looks amazing! My neighbor asked if I wanted some extra apples. I might have to take her up on it now! 🙂
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Mary Rogers
How long would you do it in the crockpot
Beth Pierce
There is a section on it in the post. Simply add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon lemon juice (omit the water) to a crock pot. Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6 hours or until tender. For chunky applesauce mash with potato masher. For smooth applesauce blend with an immersion blender.
Rachael
This was so good. I used brown sugar in place of the white sugar. I, also, cooked it in the crockpot while I was in bed and woke up to the fantastic aroma. I will definitely make again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Rachel! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Maria
What a fool-proof way to do it. I’ve always tried and failed, but this seems like the way to go. Thank you for this great recipe!
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Chenée
So simple and delicious! Thanks for a great recipe.
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Toni
I really loved how easy this is to make!! Thanks for the recipe!
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Lisalia
So easy to make. Why would I ever buy applesauce…this was so delicious!
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Jen
My kids go through so much applesauce that this is perfect for us! Love knowing what’s in it too.
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Donnsa Gibbon
Can this applesauce be canned?
Beth Pierce
Yes it can as long as you follow the whole sterilization and canning process. Canning Cinnamon Applesauce
Suzy
Our kids loved it! It was so easy to make and love much this recipes makes!
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Kevin
Homemade applesauce is always better than store bought! Love this!
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Toni Dash
This is seriously amazing!! A great way to enjoy apple season!
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Catalina
It’s so great that I can make apple sauce at home now thanks to your recipe!
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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This scrumptious Homemade Applesauce is seriously making me hungry!
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Kerri
I’ve never made homemade applesauce before but this was incredibly easy to do and my family loved it! This is a keeper!
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Jamie
This recipe was so easy – I’ll definitely be making it again!
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