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homemade apple sauce in a small mason jar with two different types of apples sitting to the side of it

Homemade Apple Sauce

A delicious and quick recipe for a perfect autumn snack
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. apples, a variety of kinds tastes better but you can use just what you have as well
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4-1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon, more or less to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. un-salted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash, peel, core and slice the apples
  • Add the apples to a large pot with a lid
  • Add in the water, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and turn the stove to medium heat and bring to a boil
  • Once it starts to boil, turn down the heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on. Make sure to stir occasionally
  • Remove the pot from the heat and mash with the potato masher into desired texture
  • Stir in the butter, vanilla and salt. Mix well
  • Add to a mason jar or airtight container and store in the fridge
  • If you want a smooth apple sauce, blend it in the blender once it has cooled.

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Notes

  • Lasts 6 days in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer in resealable freezer bags or freezer safe storage containers