Stovetop Maple Cinnamon Applesauce
This stovetop 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. Enjoy this stovetop maple cinnamon applesauce as a breakfast, snack, or side dish!
Stovetop maple cinnamon applesauce
For years I have been buying premade applesauce packs for my kids. They are a great snack on the go, but my kids go through them SO quickly. I decided to finally try making applesauce myself and I was amazed how easy and fun the process was. My kids helped to peel and chop the apples. As well as canning them once it was made. It was a fun morning activity. With fall and apple season upon us it is a great recipe to make.
While making this recipe, the aroma of apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon will fill your whole house. The smell is amazing and the taste is even better. You can enjoy this stovetop maple cinnamon applesauce as a snack, breakfast, or side item. It stores well in the fridge and can be frozen for later.
Ingredients
- Apples: Any type will work. I used red delicious and gala apples in this recipe
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon Juice
- Cinnamon
- Water
How to make maple cinnamon applesauce
- Core and peel 10 apples. You can leave on as much skin as you’d like (adds 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 the apples 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.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla
- 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 lumpy or blend it to a smooth puree (my favorite).
What type of apples to use?
You can use any type of apple. I have prepared applesauce with a wide variety – 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
- Quick to prepare!
- Makes a large batch to enjoy all throughout the week
- Kid approved
- Freezes well
- Makes your home smell AMAZING
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!
How to store applesauce
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Can you freeze maple cinnamon 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.
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Check out these other delicious applesauce flavors
Stovetop Maple Cinnamon Applesauce
Ingredients
- 10 apples* cored, peeled and chopped into equal sized pieces.
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- Juice from half of a lemon
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 ⅓ cups water
Instructions
- Core and peel 10 apples. You can leave on as much skin as you’d like (adds fiber!)
- Chop the apples into small, equally sized pieces (about 1" chunks). Make sure they are equal 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 the apples 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.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla.
- 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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