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Easy Homemade Applesauce No Sugar Added

Make easy homemade applesauce with no sugar added using fresh apples and warm spices. A simple, healthy stovetop or crockpot recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 medium apples
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • dash cloves

Instructions
 

  • Peel, core, and chop your apples.
  • Add the chopped apples, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to a large saucepan.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become very soft.
  • For chunky applesauce, mash the softened apples with a potato masher. For smooth applesauce, carefully blend with an immersion blender until the apple sauce reaches the consistency you like.
  • Let it cool before transferring it to jars or airtight containers.
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