Description
This Cinnamon Applesauce is a naturally sweet, homemade apple puree infused with warm cinnamon spice. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or topping for pancakes, oatmeal, and desserts! 🍏🍎
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cinnamon Applesauce:
- 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), peeled, cored, and chopped
- ½ cup water (or apple juice for extra sweetness)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (prevents browning)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the Apples:
- In a medium saucepan, combine apples, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Mash or Blend:
- For chunky applesauce, mash with a fork or potato masher.
- For smooth applesauce, blend with an immersion blender or food processor.
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Sweeten & Flavor:
- Stir in maple syrup or honey (if using) and vanilla extract.
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Cool & Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving warm, or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For a spiced version, add a pinch of nutmeg and cloves.
- For a sugar-free version, omit the sweetener and use naturally sweet apples.
- For a slow cooker method, cook on low for 6 hours, then mash or blend.