Easy Peasy Applesauce

applesauce recipe on 100 Days of #RealFood

It is apple season here in the Carolinas! Making homemade applesauce is somewhat of a special occasion around here since a healthy store-bought alternative (with no sugar added) can easily be found. But nothing beats this homemade Easy Peasy Applesauce recipe. I love that this recipe freezes well, too!

CourseBreakfast, Holiday, Lunch, Sides, Snacks & Appetizers

CuisineAmerican

MethodFreezer Friendly

DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Ingredients

3 pounds apples cut into ½ inch or 1 inch slices (no need to peel them unless you have an extra hour you want to kill, any variety is good)
½ cup apple juice or cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 stick cinnamon optional
2 tablespoons honey optional
¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground

Instructions

Combine the apples, apple juice/cider, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick (if using) into a large pot. Cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes or until tender (but not mushy).
Remove the cinnamon stick (if using) and transfer warm apple mixture to a food processor (or you can mash by hand with a potato masher) and add honey (if using) and nutmeg. Puree to desired chunkiness. Serve, refrigerate, or freeze the leftovers!

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Peasy Applesauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 10mg0%

Potassium 791mg23%

Carbohydrates 120g40%

Fiber 17g71%

Sugar 94g104%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 365IU7%

Vitamin C 34.7mg42%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.