Homemade Applesauce
September is almost here and to me that means fall is on it’s way. It’s my favorite, favorite time of year and one of the things I’m hoping to do with my kids as soon as possible is go apple picking. I grew up in Washington state–famous for apples, and it’s one of my favorite fall traditions.
I’m also hoping to stock my freezer with lots of homemade applesauce. If you’ve never made it before, it’s a lot easier than you probably imagine, and tastes amazing. Maybe make it one of your new fall traditions as well.
Homemade Applesauce
Author/Source:
Pam @ Onceamonthmom.com
Ingredients:
- 10 cups apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 0.5 cup sugar or Splenda (optional, or to taste)
Directions:
Place apples, water, cinnamon, and sugar in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours or until apples are tender and easily mash. Mash with a potato masher, or puree in blender or food processor until you teach the desired consistency.
**Note: When cooking, apples tend to brown which is why cinnamon is a suggested addition. When I made the applesauce in the above photo, I chose to omit the cinnamon during the cooking processes, but as I was peeling the apples I sprinkled them with lemon juice. The acidity prevented them from browning and my applesauce cooked up yellow instead of brown.**
Freezing Directions:
Divide and place among freezer bags or containers. Seal, label, and freeze. To serve: Thaw. Serve warm or cold.
Servings: 4-6
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This is just in time for apple season. Big here in NC. Thanks for sharing. Come over and visit us. We have a terrific tomato pie recipe this week.
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I made this this weekend – doubled the batch and left out the sugar. It is superbly fantastic! I feel so blessed that I can feed my kiddos things like this that they love, all the while knowing that it is 100% good for them. Thanks Laura for all that you do!!
I’m glad you liked it!! I leave out the sugar too and my kids never notice.
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I made this a “project” today for my 3 year old and I to do and he is so excited about it. Applesauce is one of those snacks that he LOVES and I don’t mind giving him and we are excited to make our own.