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Homemade Applesauce
Applesauce is easy and quick to make at home, and only needs a few basic ingredients.
Cook Time 30 minutes
YIELD 2 cups
Ingredients
- 650 grams (about 4 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pinch of salt
- 1-4 tablespoons granulated or brown sugar , to taste
Instructions
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In a medium pot, place apples, water, lemon juice, salt and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Allow apples to cook, stirring occasionally until they’re tender and start to break down, about 15-30 minutes depending on how chunky you prefer them. Remove pot from heat. For a slightly chunky applesauce, mash the apples using a potato masher, fork, or pastry cutter. For a smooth applesauce, blend using an immersion blender or food processor.
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Serve hot, warm, or chilled.
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Applesauce will keep for one week in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or for a few months in the freezer. Alternatively, applesauce can be shelf-stable and last a long time if properly canned.
Recipe Notes
Serving suggestions: top with ground cinnamon for added flavor. Serve in 2-3 oz portions.