Homemade Applesauce: 3 Flavors

Homemade applesauce can be made with simple ingredients or jazzed up a bit with different flavors. My family made original, maple cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. All 3 of the flavors were delicious and everyone had a different personal favorite.

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Different flavors of applesauce

All 3 of these flavors are perfect for fall weather. Original applesauce uses only apples, water, lemon juice and cinnamon. The taste is simple, yet flavorful. You can add a bit of honey or brown sugar if you prefer it sweeter. The next flavor is maple cinnamon. It is sweetened with maple syrup and combined with the lovely flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. The last flavor is pumpkin spice applesauce. Pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon are the key ingredients. Did I mention it has brown sugar? This one was my personal favorite.

Store bought vs. homemade applesauce

Store bought applesauce has been a staple snack in our house. It is a healthy snack and my kids love them. However, if you are buying the prepackaged pouches they can get expensive and as my kids get older they typically want to eat 2 of them for a snack. I have been a bit intimated to make homemade applesauce, but it was easier than I anticipated and a fun activity to do as a family. My mom brought over 30 apples to my house and we had fun choosing the different flavors to make. It was a fun family activity peeling and chopping the apples. We use these kid safe knives!

I enjoy using these simple modern reusable food pouches. I fill them with applesauce, yogurt, or smoothies.

How much time does it take to make homemade applesauce?

All 3 of these recipes take about 40-45 minutes. Keep in mind some of this time is the applesauce simmering on the stovetop. You can save time by leaving the skin on the apples (added fiber) or if you have someone else help with the peeling and chopping of the apples. This also makes a large batch of applesauce to enjoy all week long. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed!

What type of apples to use?

Red delicious and gala apples are delicious to use! They are softer and will require less simmering time

Honey crisp, pink lady, and granny smith are another great option. They will require a few more minutes to simmer.

Stovetop original applesauce

Stovetop applesauce (with any type of apple) takes only 4 ingredients and creates creamy and flavorful applesauce. You can use any apples you have on hand to create this delicious applesauce. Prepared in only 40 minutes and a lot of this time it is simmering on the stovetop! Eat is as a snack, breakfast item or side dish. It only requires apples, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon!

Maple Cinnamon Applesauce

Pumpkin spice applesauce is the perfect combination of pumpkin flavors and creamy applesauce. You will love this fall flavored version using pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices. The delightful aroma of fall will fill your home while it cooks. The ingredients used in this recipe are apples, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and water. 

Maple cinnamon applesauce

Maple cinnamon applesauce is infused with the delicious flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon. I love this recipe not only in the fall, but all year round. The sweetness of maple syrup and the cinnamon flavor are so tasty. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast item, snack, or side dish! The ingredients this recipe uses are apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, water, and lemon juice.