Homemade cinnamon applesauce
Skip store-bought! This Simple Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce is quick to make and naturally sweetened. It’s the perfect treat for snacking, a delightful side, or as a dessert.
Equipment
- Immersion blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound Granny Smith apples about 3 medium
- 3 pounds Honeycrisp apples or another sweet variety, about 3 medium
- 2/3 cup water, apple juice or apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop apples into about 1 inch chunks, about 9 cups of raw apples.
- In a heavy, nonreactive Dutch oven, combine the apple chunks, water, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Over medium heat, cover and simmer the apples, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until apples have softened.
- Remove the lid to allow the liquid to evaporate by simmering for the remaining five minutes.
- Use potato masher or spoon to break up the apples to desired consistency. Remove from heat.
- If necessary, add additional maple syrup or cinnamon to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled. Let it cool to room temperature before storing it in the fridge.
Notes
Prefer a smoother applesauce? For a smoother texture, blend the cooked apples with an immersion blender until perfectly pureed.
Store applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will typically last for about a week to 10 days.