Cinnamon Applesauce

5 from 1 vote

This 4 ingredient cinnamon applesauce is the perfect recipe to make after a fall apple picking excursion! Cooks in just 20 minutes and makes your whole house smell amazing.

Servings cups

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Equipment

Apple peeler and corer optional

Ingredients

3 pounds apples peeled and cored
½ cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

Add the apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon to a pot with a lid. Cover and cook over medium low heat, at a low simmer, for 20 minutes or until the apples are soft and mash easily.
Mash thoroughly and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

Best apples for applesauce: You can use any kind of apples to make a delicious homemade applesauce, which is a great way to use up any extras you have lying around after apple picking! However, if you are specifically looking to get apples to make applesauce, you should aim for a variety of sweet and tart apples. Check out our blog post above for suggested varieties.

Sugar and cinnamon: You can make applesauce with just apples and water, but we like to add sugar and cinnamon for extra flavor and sweetness. Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking depending on if you want it more or less sweet.

Equipment: We recommend getting yourself an apple corer/peeler to make peeling and coring apples easier and quicker. Otherwise you’ll have to peel and core by hand, which takes some extra time and patience.

Serving suggestions: Applesauce makes a delicious side dish or snack for fall! Enjoy it with grilled chicken, sweet potatoes, and cornbread for a hearty meal.

Variations: There are so many different ways to flavor applesauce. Check out our blog post above for suggestions!

Author: Alex Langdon

Calories: 253kcal

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apples, cinnamon, fall, granulated sugar, water

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