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    Published: Sep 17, 2014 by Claire

    Homemade Apple Sauce

    Easy homemade apple sauce recipe

    A week or so ago, my boss gave me a huge crate of fresh apples. I made apple cinnamon rolls, but obviously had quite a few apples left over. It seemed like a waste not to use up all I was given, but what could I make to use up 20lbs of apples?? Luckily, my Mum has a fantastic apple sauce recipe that I was able to make and that she's letting me share with you. It can easily be refrigerated or frozen so you can have apple sauce year round. I can promise you I'll be enjoying apple sauce all winter!

    Homemade Apple Sauce
    Makes about 4 cups of apple sauce

    For the apple sauce:
    6 medium sized apples
    ½ cup water
    ½ cup granulated sugar
    ⅓ tsp. ground cinnamon
    ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

    To make the apple sauce, start by peeling and dicing your apples. I made a triple batch, so don't worry that it looks like I'm making a lot more than what this recipe calls for. In a large pot, bring the apples and water to a boil, and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Using a potato masher, mash the apples to break them up. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and boil until the sugar dissolves (about a minute or two).

    making apple sauce

    Remove the pot from the stove, and allow to cool with the lid on (this keeps the moisture locked in). The apple sauce can be packaged, and refrigerated or frozen.

    Making homemade apple sauce

    Homemade apple sauce

    I love preserving fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy year round, and my Mum's apple sauce is a definite favorite. What's one of your favorite preserves? Join the conversation in the comments!

    Happy baking!

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    1. Sue says

      September 17, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Ym, this looks delicious!

      Reply
      • The Simple, Sweet Life says

        September 18, 2014 at 8:45 pm

        It was (and still is) pretty delicious! 🙂

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    2. Ron says

      September 18, 2014 at 12:50 am

      It's the best. Like apple pie filling without the soggy crust.

      Reply
      • The Simple, Sweet Life says

        September 18, 2014 at 8:45 pm

        I totally agree! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Virginia Fynes says

      September 20, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      I LOVE homemade apple sauce. My favorite flavour of fall!

      Reply
      • The Simple, Sweet Life says

        September 23, 2014 at 10:25 pm

        Homemade apple sauce is pretty hard to beat! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Stephanie says

      September 26, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      Sounds so good! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

      Reply
    5. Baking In Pyjamas says

      September 28, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      I love how easy and simply this recipe is. It's so hard trying to get applesauce here over here in the UK. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!! Laura@Baking in Pyjamas

      Reply
      • The Simple, Sweet Life says

        September 29, 2014 at 11:18 pm

        Really? I never realized apple sauce was hard to get over there (not that it's that much different here in Norway)! At least we can make our own. 🙂

        Reply
    6. amallia says

      January 06, 2017 at 10:40 am

      yum, this is looks delicious :-)Nice pictures!

      Reply
      • The Simple, Sweet Life says

        February 19, 2017 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks so much Amallia! 😀

        Reply
    7. Joanne says

      August 20, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      Just finished making 2 batches. It is so good. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply

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