Stovetop Applesauce (with any type of apple)
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.
Stovetop applesauce
For a little fun project, the kids and I worked with my mom to cook over 30 apples into applesauce. We made 3 different batches of homemade applesauce. We had such a fun time and we may turn it into a yearly tradition! Its a great fall activity to involve the family in. Your whole family will thank you for the beautiful aroma this applesauce gives off while it cooks.
Ingredients
- Apples: Any type will work. I used red delicious and gala apples in this recipe
- Lemon Juice: To keep the apples from browning and the acidity helps bring out the sweetness
- Cinnamon: A perfect fall flavor spice
- Water
How to make stovetop applesauce
- Core and peel 10 apples. It is okay if some skin is left on: added fiber!
- Chop the apples into small, equally sized pieces so they will cook evenly.
- Place in a large pot and pour in the lemon juice, water, and cinnamon. Note: The water will NOT cover the apples and that is okay. The apples will cook down and release moisture while they cook.
- Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Check at 10 minutes and pierce apples with a fork to check for softness. The softer the apples are, the easier to puree.
- Allow the apples to cool.
- Blend with an immersion blender, food processor, or blender. If you do not have these, you can use a potato masher or fork. Your applesauce consistency will vary based on the method you use. You can leave it slightly clumpy or blend it to a smooth puree (my favorite).
What type of apples to use?
As you can see from the photo, we used quite a variety of different apples! Red delicious, gala apples, and granny smith. Any type of apple will work!
Some of the harder/crispier apples (granny smith, honey crisp, pink lady) will require a few more minutes of simmering to soften up. These also have a tart flavor.
The softer apples (red delicious, gala apples) only needed 10 minutes of simmering and puree easier.
Why you will love this recipe
- Prepared in only 40 minutes
- Only needs 4 ingredients
- Makes a large batch to enjoy throughout the week
- Freezes well to be enjoyed later
- Kid approved
- DELICIOUS!
How to puree homemade applesauce
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Immersion Blender: Handheld blender that you can use directly in the pot you cooked the apples in
Food processor: Pour in applesauce and blend. This will give a very nice, smooth consistency.
Blender: Pour into blender. You may have to do it in 2 batches to not overfill.
Potato masher or fork: A low tech, but very effective way!
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How to store applesauce
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Can you freeze applesauce?
Yes! I filled a gallon sized Ziploc bag and lay it flat to freeze. Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to thaw, simply place in the fridge overnight.
Stovetop Applesauce (with any type of apple!)
Equipment
- 1 Blender (immersion blender, food processor, blender)
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup water
- 10 apples peeled, cored, and sliced into same sized pieces
- half of a lemon juice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the sliced apples in a large pot and pour in the lemon juice, water, and cinnamon. Note: The water will NOT cover the apples and that is okay. The apples will cook down and release moisture while they cook.
- Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Check at 10 minutes and pierce apples with a fork to check for softness. You will want them soft enough to easily puree.
- Allow the apples to cool.
- Blend with an immersion blender, food processor, or blender. If you do not have these, you can use a potato masher or fork.
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