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    Home > Recipes > How-Tos

    Applesauce

    Published: Oct 15, 2020 · Modified: Nov 5, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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    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!

    Photo of a bowl of applesauce with some cinnamon sticks and apples as decoration

    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

    Step-by-step photos of how to make applesauce
    • 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.
    Photo of some applesauce over some slices of bread

    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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    📖 Recipe

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    Applesauce

    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!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: How to, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups (480 ml)
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 4 apples, peeled and finely chopped
    • 6 tablespoon sugar, I used coconut sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • Lemon juice, 1 lemon, optional
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    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

    Serving: 1cup (240 ml) | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 100.3g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 8mg | Fiber: 12.6g | Sugar: 82.5g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    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.

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    1. Chelsey @ The Heartspace Connect says

      October 16, 2020 at 3:48 am

      Delicious and nutritious!

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      • Iosune Robles says

        October 16, 2020 at 10:03 am

        Hi! That's good! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
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      February 16, 2019 at 12:37 am

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        February 18, 2019 at 10:46 am

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    3. Taylor M says

      July 06, 2018 at 5:55 am

      Hi what kind of apples did you use?

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      • Taylor M says

        July 06, 2018 at 6:00 am

        Oops missed the answer to that at the beginning! Thanks

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        • Iosune says

          July 10, 2018 at 9:46 am

          Hi Taylor! No problem 🙂

    4. Karen says

      April 27, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Lovely applesauce and so easy. thank you for the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 28, 2018 at 6:08 am

        Hi Karen! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. K says

      January 23, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Can you make this without sweetener

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 30, 2017 at 10:08 am

        Hi K! I think it could work... Have a nice day!

        Reply
    6. Leslie says

      January 01, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 02, 2017 at 4:00 pm

        Hola Leslie! Me alegra que te hayan gustado 🙂 Un beso enorme y feliz año!

        Reply
    7. Dina Kadry says

      November 23, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      How long does it stay in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 28, 2016 at 10:02 am

        Hi Dina! I think it could last for up to two weeks 🙂

        Reply
    8. Lavonne Vaughn says

      May 15, 2016 at 5:59 am

      5 stars
      I'm a new Vegan trying out your simple recipe !!!! Thank you

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        May 25, 2016 at 10:08 am

        Hi Lavonne! I hope you liked it 😀

        Reply
    9. Katie @ Produce On Parade says

      November 26, 2014 at 1:17 am

      I am making this tonight for Thanksgiving!! Also, I swear I am not stalking your recipes...maybe.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 26, 2014 at 11:06 am

        Hi Katie! Hahaha happy Thanksgiving and I hope you like the applesauce 😉

        Reply

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