Homemade Applesauce Recipe

A flexible homemade applesauce recipe you can make on the stove, in the Instant Pot, or in the slow cooker. Smooth or chunky, sweetened or not!

Course Condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 1151kcal

Peel, core and slice 8 apples.
Add apples to a large saucepan, add 1 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and toss until well combined.
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes - until apples are tender and soft.
Depending on how thick/thin you like it - drain off some of the liquid and reserve.
Use an immersion blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add leftover liquid as needed to get your ideal consistency.
Devour.

Add some strawberries and cook along with the apples, or add some canned peaches to the mix right before you blend for a delicious way to change it (adjust the cinnamon or leave it out).
You can use brown sugar, honey, agave, or maple syrup in place of sugar.
Keep in the fridge for up to 7 days in a sealed container.