Homemade Chunky Applesauce
This chunky applesauce is the best way to use up your apples in the fall! Once it's gone, you'll be running back to the orchard to make more!
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 351kcal
Equipment
- Large pot with lid
- Peeler
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring Cups or Scale
Ingredients
- 10 (10) apples washed, peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup (59 ml) water
- ½-¾ cup* (100-150 g) light brown sugar
- 1 (1) cinnamon stick optional (ground cinnamon works too)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and chop 10 apples into 1" pieces. I like to use a variety of apples so their flavors and textures mix.
- Put the apples and cinnamon stick into a large pot. Sprinkle the water and brown sugar* over the top and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
- With your burner on medium/low heat, cook the apples for 15 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and cook for another 45-75 minutes, stirring frequently.If you prefer your applesauce to be softer/harder, cook for more/less time.
Notes
*Less brown sugar for a tarter applesauce/more for sweeter (I use about ½ cup+2 Tbsp). Start with less and add more until you achieve your preferred sweetness. It may vary depending on which apples you use!
Let applesauce cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It can also be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.
The provided nutrition information is an estimate, the calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
