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.
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 1/4 cup of applesauce (1 tbsp).
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PrintApplesauce
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- 2 cups (560 g) 1x
- How to, Snack
- American
- Vegan
Servings 2 cups (560 g) 1x
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!
Ingredients
- 4 apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 6 tbsp sugar, I used coconut sugar
- 1 cup water (250 ml)
- 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 1/4 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
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 82.5 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 100.3 g
- Fiber: 12.6 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
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.
Delicious and nutritious!
Hi! That’s good! So glad you liked it 🙂
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Hi what kind of apples did you use?
Oops missed the answer to that at the beginning! Thanks
Hi Taylor! No problem 🙂
Lovely applesauce and so easy. thank you for the great recipe.
Hi Karen! You’re so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Can you make this without sweetener
Hi K! I think it could work… Have a nice day!
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!
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Hola Leslie! Me alegra que te hayan gustado 🙂 Un beso enorme y feliz año!
How long does it stay in the fridge?
Hi Dina! I think it could last for up to two weeks 🙂
I’m a new Vegan trying out your simple recipe !!!! Thank you
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Hi Lavonne! I hope you liked it 😀
I am making this tonight for Thanksgiving!! Also, I swear I am not stalking your recipes…maybe.
Hi Katie! Hahaha happy Thanksgiving and I hope you like the applesauce 😉