A no-fuss recipe for homemade applesauce that’s miles above the jarred stuff.
Why It Works
- A mix of different apple varieties produces a nice blend of flavors and textures.
- Leaving the peel intact adds flavor and is less labor-intensive.
Homemade applesauce is ridiculously easy to make, and it’s tastier and healthier than anything from a jar. If you start with good apples, your sauce will need nothing more than a pinch of salt. This applesauce is great warm or cold.
Use different apple varieties for a mix of sweet and tart flavors with firm and soft textures. I’m partial to Jonagolds, Fujis, and Golden Delicious. You can peel your apples for a smoother texture, but I prefer the added flavor that intact peels bring.
For a lightly sweetened version that’s been infused with cinnamon and orange peel, check out Stella’s applesauce recipe.
December 2011
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3 1/2 pounds mixed apples (1.6kg; about 8 apples), cored and roughly chopped
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2 cups (480ml) water
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Pinch of salt
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Combine apples and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a bare simmer. Cook, uncovered, until apples break down easily when squeezed with tongs, about 15 minutes.
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
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Using an immersion blender, purée apples until desired texture is achieved. If sauce is too watery, simmer over low heat for 5 more minutes to tighten. Add salt to taste. Serve warm, or chill in the refrigerator for several hours to serve cold.
Special Equipment
Immersion blender or food processor
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 59 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings: 14 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 59 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| 0mg | 0% |
| 12mg | 1% |
| 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| 0g | |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 26% |
| Calcium 8mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 121mg | 3% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)