Description
This stovetop applesauce is a cozy, quick breakfast or healthy snack that fills your kitchen with warm cinnamon aroma. Made with fresh apples and simple pantry staples, it’s an easy recipe perfect for breakfast ideas, dinner sides, or wholesome food ideas. Whether you enjoy it chunky or smooth, this homemade applesauce delivers comforting flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
6 medium apples peeled cored and chopped
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Wash peel core and chop the apples into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
2. Add the apples water lemon juice sugar and salt into a medium saucepan and stir gently.
3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat then reduce to low and cover.
4. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes stirring occasionally until the apples are very soft.
5. Mash with a fork or potato masher for a chunky texture or blend for a smooth consistency.
6. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg then taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
7. Let cool slightly before serving warm or refrigerate for a chilled version.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best balanced flavor.
Add sweetener gradually at the end to avoid over-sweetening.
For extra smooth applesauce use an immersion blender after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg