Applesauce, a simple and sweet recipe. It's healthy and delicious, and you can use it in plenty of different dishes. To make it you only need 5 ingredients!
This applesauce is one of the simplest sweet recipes you'll ever make. It's super healthy and you can add it in sweet and savory dishes, although my favorite way of using it is as an egg substitute in baking.
I learned this easy recipe from my mom, and although it's not complicated at all, it still is delicious and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Besides, it can be a super light dessert but you can also have it for breakfast or as a snack.
On the other hand, this applesauce is very versatile because you can prepare lots of different recipes with it. It's great for customizing it to taste, and this version doesn't contain any kind of artificial additives or preservatives.
Applesauce, a nutritious, healthy, and sweet recipe. It's very easy to prepare and it's also really affordable, and to make it you only need 5 easy-to-find ingredients.
Craving more vegan apple recipes? Be sure to check out my Vegan Apple Crumble, Vegan Apple Crisp, and Vegan Apple Pie. Each one is a fall favorite!
How to make applesauce - Step by step
- Place the apples, sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice in a saucepan (photo 1). Cook over high heat until the mixture starts to boil, and then cook the applesauce over medium heat for 40 minutes (photo 2).
- Remove the cinnamon stick (photo 3).
- Blend the applesauce or use a masher or a fork if you want to, but this step is optional (photo 4).
- Serve immediately.
Pro tips
- You can use any kind of apples to make this recipe.
- I used coconut sugar, but feel free to use any type of sweeteners like stevia or date syrup. You can omit it if you want to.
- I suggest you add a little bit of sugar first, then try the applesauce and if you feel like it needs to be sweeter, add some more of it.
- Lemon juice will help this recipe keep longer in good condition. You can omit it if you want your applesauce to be super sweet, though.
- This recipe is perfect for using apples that have almost gone bad.
How long will this applesauce keep?
If you have any leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Can you freeze applesauce?
Yes, you can! Just wait until it's cool first, put it in a freezer-friendly container or bag, and keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, just transfer it to the fridge 1 or 2 days before eating it.
How to use applesauce
Applesauce is very versatile and you can use it in plenty of different recipes. I love to have it with some bread and eat it as a healthy snack, and I also use it as an egg substitute in baking.
It works great with recipes like vegan brownies or vegan pancakes. A regular egg would be ¼ cup of applesauce (1 tbsp).
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Applesauce
Ingredients
- 4 apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 6 tablespoon sugar, I used coconut sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Lemon juice, 1 lemon, optional
Instructions
- Place the apples, sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over high heat until the mixture starts to boil, then cook the applesauce over medium heat for 40 minutes or until you get a perfect consistency.
- Remove the cinnamon stick.
- You can blend the applesauce or use a masher or a fork, but this step is optional.
- Serve it with some bread and eat it as a healthy snack, or use it as an egg substitute in baking. A regular egg would be ¼ cup of applesauce (1 tbsp). It works great with recipes like vegan brownies or vegan pancakes.
- Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer it to the fridge 1 or 2 days before eating it.
Notes
- You can use any kind of apples to make this recipe.
- I used coconut sugar, but feel free to use any type of sweeteners like stevia or date syrup. You can omit it if you want to.
- I suggest you add a little bit of sugar first, then try the applesauce and if you feel like it needs to be sweeter, add some more of it.
- Lemon juice will help this recipe keep longer in good condition. You can omit it if you want your applesauce to be super sweet, though.
- This recipe is perfect for using apples that have almost gone bad.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This post was originally published in November of 2014, but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, and tips in October of 2020.
Chelsey @ The Heartspace Connect says
Delicious and nutritious!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! That's good! So glad you liked it 🙂
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Taylor M says
Hi what kind of apples did you use?
Taylor M says
Oops missed the answer to that at the beginning! Thanks
Iosune says
Hi Taylor! No problem 🙂
Karen says
Lovely applesauce and so easy. thank you for the great recipe.
Iosune says
Hi Karen! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked it!
K says
Can you make this without sweetener
Iosune says
Hi K! I think it could work... Have a nice day!
Leslie says
Wow. This is SO good! It is beautiful in color and consistency, too.
Voy a hacer tus galletas veganas con avena y esta salsa tambien. ¡Que riquísimo! ¡Muchas gracias!
Iosune says
Hola Leslie! Me alegra que te hayan gustado 🙂 Un beso enorme y feliz año!
Dina Kadry says
How long does it stay in the fridge?
Iosune says
Hi Dina! I think it could last for up to two weeks 🙂
Lavonne Vaughn says
I'm a new Vegan trying out your simple recipe !!!! Thank you
Iosune says
Hi Lavonne! I hope you liked it 😀
Katie @ Produce On Parade says
I am making this tonight for Thanksgiving!! Also, I swear I am not stalking your recipes...maybe.
Iosune says
Hi Katie! Hahaha happy Thanksgiving and I hope you like the applesauce 😉