Applesauce
What’s that? You have too many apples on your hands? They’re gonna go bad before you can eat them all? Their flavor is subpar? Fear not. I bring you good news—applesauce. Homemade applesauce! Even the flavorless of apples turn flavorful. And besides the peeling, cutting, and coring of the apples, this takes no time at all. Even less time if you have one of these handy guys. Would you believe me if I told you I took a nap while the apples were turning into applesauce? It doesn’t get any better than that.
Ok, maybe it could get a little better. Have you ever had a little something, something called baked oatmeal? Promise me you’ll try it. Especially after you make this applesauce. Substitute the jarred applesauce for the homemade stuff, and viola, you’ve just turned into Martha Stewart. At least that’s what I tell myself. If only I had picked the apples from my apple orchard out back. Ha! If only I had a backyard.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add ingredients into a large pot. Stir.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- You’ll know it’s ready when the apples begin to fall apart as you stir. Using a hand masher, break down the chunks until the applesauce is desired consistency.
- Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
• Unsure of how many apples are in a pound? Check out this guide.
• I prefer to use multiple types of apples when making applesauce.
• Be sure to cut off any remnants of the tough core when dicing. You’ll thank yourself later.
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And there was me beginning to turn a shade of applesauce green at your orchard out back.
Applesauce. Nectar Des Dieux. Remember Diane Keaton in Baby Boom?
Sounds incredible! I love the baked oatmeal as well…I like to add some pumpkin to my baked oatmeal too, just to get an extra helping of fall flavor!
I’m not that big of a fan of apple sauce, but I love the smell! I might want to make a big vat of this just so I could smell all the spices! Yum!
I use to make homemade applesauce for my girls when they were babies! But this recipes is like 150 thousands times better! <3 it!
Homemade applesauce is the best!
I make applesauce ALL the time! With 3 kids it seems I can never get the right amount of apples for a week. Sometimes I run out and sometimes I have apples pouring out of my ears… Homemade is SO much better than anythng you can buy at the store though – especially while it’s still warm!
There is nothing like homemade applesauce. Makes the apartment smell awesome
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ooohhh kaaaay… So I’ve never been inclined to comment on a blog of a person I’ve never met before, but since discovering your blog (via the Blog Whisperer) I think I’ve made half the things you’ve posted. And I just keep coming back because they’re all just so dang good. I made the banana muffins the other day and 2 (not one but two!) different people told me they were the best muffins they’d ever had… so thanks for some phenomenal new favorite recipes. I’m hooked!
PS. I post a bunch of your stuff on Pinterest… do you mind?
Cate, this is the biggest compliment I could ever wish for! I’m so glad you like the recipes enough to come back for more! Puts a huge smile on my face. Thanks also for taking the time to let me know! P.S. pin away! You are awesome!
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Living in China it’s quite difficult (make that impossible) to find applesauce. I was thrilled to find this recipe because not only will I have applesauce in my life again but we can find all the ingredients! I have one question though about the process. It’s probably a stupid question so bear with me: do you drain the water after it’s done cooking or do you mash away with everything in the pot? Thanks! Love the blog and can’t wait to try some recipes! Well, the recipes that I can find ingredients here for
Not a stupid question at all! The apples will absorb most of the water. Begin mashing away and it will all come together. No need to drain. Glad you can now have applesauce in China! Hope you love it!
This was great, thanks for sharing!
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