Name: Homemade Applesauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large apples (about 3 lbs., $5.46); ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ($0.03); ¾ cup water ($0.00); 2 tsp lemon juice ($0.04)

A simple & delicious Homemade Applesauce recipe with no added sugar, four simple ingredients, and lots of cozy fall flavor!

Instructions

1 Wash, peel, and remove the core from the apples. Chop the apples into small 3/4 inch chunks.

2 Add the chopped apples, ground cinnamon and water to a medium pot and place a lid on top. Heat the apples over medium, allowing them to come up to a simmer. Continue to simmer the apples for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender. The total cook time will vary depending on the variety of apple used.*

3 Remove the pot from heat. Mash the apples with a potato masher inside the pot for a chunky texture. Or allow the apples to cool slightly and blend with an immersion blender or carefully inside a blender for a smoother texture.

4 Add the lemon juice to the applesauce and stir to combine. Serve warm or chilled in the refrigerator.