Applesauce
A simple, homemade applesauce made with just a few pantry staples. Perfect for a quick snack or a comforting side dish.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120

Ingredients
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Step 1
Peel, core, and chop the 4 apples into chunks. Place them in a medium saucepan with the 0.5 cup water.
Step 2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apples are very soft and falling apart, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 0.5 tsp cinnamon. Mash with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
Step 4
Taste and add more sugar or cinnamon if you like. Serve warm or chilled.
Step 5
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- knife
- cutting board
- potato masher or fork
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