Time
30 min
Serving
6 persons
Calories
0
Ingredients
- apples (preferably sweet and tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith): 4 piece (medium-sized)
- water: 0.25 cup
- granulated sugar (adjust to taste): 0.25 cup
- ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
- ground nutmeg: 0.25 tsp
- ground cloves: 0.125 tsp (optional)
- lemon juice (optional, for tartness): 1 Tbsp
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Stages of cooking
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Peel, core, and roughly chop the apples. Discard the seeds and stems.
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In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves (if using). Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent the apples from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for about 20 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender, stirring occasionally.
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Once the apples have cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
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Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the cooked applesauce until smooth and silky. If using a regular blender, blend in batches and be cautious not to overfill to avoid any accidents.
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Optional: If you prefer a tangier flavor, add the lemon juice and blend once more to incorporate it into the applesauce.
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Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness or spice level according to your preference by adding more sugar or spices if desired.
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Transfer the applesauce to a container or jar and let it cool completely. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Enjoy your homemade applesauce as a delightful dessert, or use it as a flavorful topping for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or as an ingredient in various baked goods.
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Note: This applesauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
