Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe
Make your own unsweetened applesauce with regular grocery store staples. You won’t believe how quick and easy it is!
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Servings: cups applesauce
Equipment
- 1 cutting board + knife
- 1 apple peeler
- 1 large pot
- 1 potato masher/ fork or immersion blender
- 1 apple corer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1 kg) apples *around 6 apples, use a variety
- ½ cup (115 ml) water
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- orange peel *optional but recommended
You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.
Instructions
- Wash, peel and core the apples. Then chop them into small cubes (see step-by-step photos or video).2 pounds apples
- Place the chopped apples in a large saucepan together with all the other ingredients.½ cup water, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, orange peel
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let simmer on low for 15-20 minutes or until apples are soft. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once the apples are soft you can mash them with a potato masher or fork for a chunkier consistency or for a smoother texture let the apples cool and blend an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. This is an unsweetened applesauce recipe so feel free to add some granulated sweetener of choice if you prefer a sweeter applesauce.
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Notes
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- Use a variety of apples: The secret to a delicious applesauce is using different types of apples. Combining sweet and tart apple varieties adds complexity and depth in flavor.
- Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter applesauce, you can add a touch of honey or sugar. Start with a small amount, taste, and add more if needed.
- Adjust consistency: Tailor the texture of your applesauce to your liking.
- Adjust water, but don't overdo it: Be cautious when adding water to your applesauce. Start with about half a cup and only increase a little bit if necessary. The amount of water required depends on the juiciness of the apples and your desired consistency.
- Can I make this applesauce in an instant pot? Absolutely! Use ⅓ instead of half a cup of water. Close the lid and move the steam release valve to the sealing position. Cook at high pressure for 6 minutes. Then quick release and either mash with a potato masher or let cool and blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5 cups. | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 95g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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