Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe (Easy & Homemade) Recipe
This Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe is easy to make, combining tender apples with cinnamon for a healthy snack or side dish.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Potato masher
- immersion blender
Ingredients
Applesauce Ingredients
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped such as Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith for tartness
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup optional, depending on sweetness of apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel, core, and chop six medium apples into small pieces to ensure even cooking and soft texture.
- Place the chopped apples into a medium saucepan. Add ½ cup water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar or maple syrup if using, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the apples become very soft and easy to mash.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher to achieve desired consistency. For smooth applesauce, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer carefully to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Stir in ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract if desired for added flavor. Let the applesauce cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
You can mix sweet and tart apples for a richer flavor profile. Adjust or omit sweetener depending on the natural sweetness of your apples. Add a pinch of nutmeg for an extra warm spice note. This applesauce can be frozen for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 23gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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