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Homemade Applesauce

This makes about 4 cups of applesauce that's way better than the store-bought stuff. You can control the sweetness and it's ready in under an hour.
prep time:15 minutes
cook time:30 minutes
total time:45 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • ~4 1/2 lbs apples about 9 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into chunks
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup white sugar optional
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Combine chopped apples, water, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large pot and stir.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and cover.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes until apples are completely soft.
  • Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher for desired texture.
  • Serve warm or refrigerate until cold.

Notes

Keeps refrigerated for about a week. For smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender instead of mashing.
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