Description
This Stovetop Applesauce is an easy homemade applesauce recipe made with fresh apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a touch of sugar for a cozy, naturally sweet side dish or snack. It is smooth, comforting, simple to make on the stove, and perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or serving warm with your favorite fall meals.
Ingredients
6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into evenly sized pieces.
2. Add the chopped apples, water, lemon juice, and granulated sugar to a medium saucepan.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring everything to a gentle simmer.
4. Cover loosely and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the apples are very soft.
5. Mash the apples with a potato masher or wooden spoon until you reach your preferred texture.
6. Stir in the ground cinnamon.
7. Serve warm, or let the applesauce cool and store it in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best balanced flavor.
For smoother applesauce, mash thoroughly or blend carefully after cooking.
Taste before serving and add a little more sugar or cinnamon if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg