Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

Life’s simple pleasures can be the best! Sometimes it takes a friend to remind you. Over the holidays, Lani did just that by whipping out her homemade applesauce from her freezer. Winner, winner! Served with our chicken dinner!

This is so easy to make and it tastes like applesauce should taste. Like apples! Once you make it, you will never buy it in a can or jar again, I promise you!

Pork and apples are perfect partners too. Try your homemade applesauce with grilled center cut pork chops, marinated in a little Worcestershire sauce and a grind of lemon pepper. Again, simple is definitely the way to serve food that is naturally great to start with. And don’t forget, an apple a day does keep the doctor away!

Chunky, Fresh, Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

Peel and core

Peel, core and chop apples into chunks. Toss in a Granny Smith for a little hint of tartness if you like.

Apples and water

In a large pot, combine apples and water. Water should just barely cover the bottom of the pot.

Cover and boil

Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Check to be sure there is enough liquid in the pot to prevent sticking. Stir occasionally.

Simmer apples

Add sugar, cinnamon and cloves and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.

Mash apples

Once the apples are tender with a little bite to them, mash the mixture with a potato masher, until you get the consistency of your liking.

Add the vanilla and stir. Applesauce can be served warm or chilled.

Tips:

Freeze applesauce

Applesauce can be kept refrigerated for a couple of days. Applesauce freezes great!

If you like your applesauce smooth, you can use an immersion blender instead of the potato masher.

Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Serves 6
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
169 calories
44 g
0 g
0 g
1 g
0 g
309 g
4 g
34 g
0 g
0 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
309g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
15%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 34g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
22%
Calcium
2%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 3 1/2 - 4 pounds apples (8-10 apples) peeled, cored and cut into chunks (I like Fuji, Gala, Jonagold)
  2. 1/2 Cup water
  3. 2 tablespoons sugar (Optional if apples are sweet)
  4. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  5. Pinch of ground cloves
  6. 2 teaspoons Vanilla
Instructions
  1. Peel, core and chop apples into chunks.
  2. In a large pot, combine apples and water. Water should just barely cover the bottom of the pot.
  3. Cover and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Check to be sure there is enough liquid in the pot to prevent sticking. Stir occasionally.
  5. Add sugar, cinnamon and cloves and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
  6. Once the apples are tender with a little bite to them, mash the mixture with a potato masher, until you get the consistency of your liking.
  7. Add the vanilla and stir. Applesauce can be served warm or chilled.
Notes
  1. Applesauce can be kept refrigerated for a couple of days. Applesauce freezes great!
  2. If you like your applesauce smooth, you can use an immersion blender instead of the potato masher.
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calories
169
fat
0g
protein
1g
carbs
44g
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