Easy Stovetop Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Make this easy stovetop homemade applesauce with just a few simple ingredients. This recipe is naturally sweet, perfect as a healthy snack, a side dish, or for use in baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds apples (such as Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chopped apples and water into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice, if using.
- Mash the apples with a potato masher for a chunky texture, or use an immersion blender for smooth applesauce. Blend until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the homemade applesauce warm, or cool completely before storing.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, cook the apples slightly longer until they break down more easily.
- If you prefer a sweeter result, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or brown sugar during the last five minutes of cooking.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; store cooled applesauce in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg