Homemade Applesauce

homemade applesauce

 

basket of applesauce

On our property, we have a few apple trees that the previous owners planted.  Not sure as to what types of apples, but they are all wonderful for eating and making applesauce.

Homemade applesauce is delicious & simple to make! 

Ingredients

4   cups unsweetened apple juice or cider
5   pounds cooking apples, peeled and quartered
1/3 – 2/3   cup sugar depending on the sweetness (optional)
2   teaspoons cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Step 1:  Place the apple juice/cider and apple pieces in a large pot over medium/high heat and bring to a boil.

Step 2:  Reduce the heat to medium stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning or sticking.  Simmer for about 30-45 minutes until the apples are soft, tender and can smash with a wooden spoon.  *If you like chunky applesauce, skip step 3.

Step 3:   In batches,  puree the apples with a food mill.

Step 4:    Transfer puree apples back into the pot and add sugar and cinnamon.  Heat the applesauce back up and simmer for about 10 minutes.  Ready to be served

Step 5:   Ladle the applesauce into warm jars and seal.

Step 6:   Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10-15 minutes.

  Print Applesauce Recipe {here}

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Applesauce {steps1-6}

~ The recipe was doubled in the  images above  ~

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packaging applesauce

 

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homemade applesauce.

homemade applesauce

  Print Applesauce Recipe {here}

I hope you will try it!

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posted by: Kay         7

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7 Responses to Homemade Applesauce

  1. Andi October 22, 2013 at 3:36 pm #

    Oh my gosh, I have been making applesauce for so long. Its so much better then what you purchase at the store……..But I have always used water so next year I will be using apple cider…love that must give the applesauce more apple flavor. thank you so much…….Your jars look wonderful …..Andi thewednesdaybaker

    • Kay October 22, 2013 at 10:31 pm #

      Thank you Andi for stopping by! Like you, I do enjoy homemade applesauce – so delicious!

  2. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life October 23, 2013 at 11:21 am #

    I LOVE homemade applesauce. I’ve never tried making it with cider or juice, just water. I’ll have to try it your way next time. Your packaging looks so nice.

    • Kay October 24, 2013 at 10:21 pm #

      There are still some apples left on my apple trees. Andi and you have always used water,I will have to try that instead of cider to see if there is a difference in taste. Thanks for stopping by Lori.

  3. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life October 27, 2013 at 6:20 pm #

    Hi Kay. Hey, come take a look. I’ve featured this post at our Making Monday link party this week. I hope you’re having a fantastic weekend. http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/making-monday-11/

    • Kay October 27, 2013 at 10:37 pm #

      Thank you Lori for including me!!

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