Name: Delicious Homemade Fresh Applesauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6-8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar, optional; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Delicious Homemade Fresh Applesauce Recipe

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This simple and easy homemade fresh applesauce recipe is perfect for using up a surplus of apples or just enjoying the flavors of fall. Made with fresh apples and a touch of cinnamon, this applesauce is a healthy and tasty treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

6-8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar, optional
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the apples are soft and cooked through, remove the saucepan from heat.
Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash or blend the apples to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Let the applesauce cool before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled!

Interesting Facts

Applesauce can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even as a topping for pancakes or yogurt.

Homemade applesauce is much healthier and fresher than store-bought varieties, as you can control the ingredients and sugar content.

Applesauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for longer storage.