Description
Cozy, simple, and naturally sweet — this Homemade Applesauce is the ultimate comfort side dish. Whether you enjoy it chunky or smooth, it’s the perfect addition to breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or hearty dinner ideas. Made with real apples, cinnamon, and a hint of lemon, this easy recipe is naturally sweetened and kid-friendly. Great for make-ahead meals or holiday feasts!
Ingredients
3 pounds apples
0.5 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and roughly chop the apples.
2. Add apples to a pot or slow cooker with water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
3. Cover and cook — 30-40 minutes on stovetop or 6 hours on low in slow cooker.
4. Mash for chunky texture or blend for smooth applesauce.
5. Let cool and store in jars or containers.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
Freeze in small batches for easy single-serving portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, applesauce, fall food ideas, sugar-free, kid-friendly