Stovetop Applesauce ~
A quick and easy homemade applesauce made with a few simple ingredients and packed with fresh apple flavor!
Apple season is upon us, friends, and the probability of you getting talked into visiting a local orchard for some seemingly harmless apple picking by your well-intentioned friends has just grown exponentially with the ever so slight drop in temperatures.
When it happened to me, the result was that I found myself bringing home a 30-pound haul of, admittedly, a nice variety of freshly picked apples.
Then comes the inevitable question of what in the world to do with this ridiculous abundance of apples.
So, in addition to this applesauce, I’ve also made Apple Crisp, Apple Cheddar Rosemary Bread, and an Cranberry Apple Crisp.
It’s pretty much all apples all the time around here right now.
Anyway. As I was beginning to write this post, I found myself wondering…
Is it ‘Applesauce’ or ‘Apple Sauce’?
Turns out, both are acceptable and which version you prefer most likely has something to do with where you are geographically in the world.
Fun fact: According to Merriam-Webster, ‘applesauce’ is the most commonly used spelling in the U.S. while our friends across the pond in the U.K. tend to prefer ‘apple sauce’.
So there you have it.
Ingredients for Stovetop Applesauce
- 2 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
How to Make Stovetop Applesauce
STEP ONE: Into a large saucepan over medium heat, add the apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon (if using).
STEP TWO: Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until the apples are fork-tender.
STEP THREE: Remove from heat and allow to cool 15 minutes, until the apple mixture has thickened.
STEP FOUR: Using a potato masher, mash the apples to your desired consistency.
STEP FIVE: Applesauce can be served warm right away or chilled for later.
Storage
This apple sauce should be allowed to cool completely then stored, covered in the refrigerator.
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Stovetop Applesauce
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Into a large saucepan over medium heat, add the apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon (if using).
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until the apples are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool 15 minutes, until the apple mixture has thickened.
- Using a potato masher, mash the apples to your desired consistency.
- Applesauce can be served warm right away or chilled for later.
Kayla DiMaggio
Love how easy this stovetop applesauce is! It came out so delicious and was easy to make!
Cindy
This recipe is so easy and there is nothing better than homemade applesauce!
Andrea
this applesauce turned out so sweet and delicious. loved it to snack on throughout the week!
Nancy
Love this easy homemade apple
Sauce. So much tastier than store bought.
Mallory
Homemade applesauce is the best! Love this recipe!! Thanks for sharing.
Katie
this stovetop applesauce is perfect! I’m going to be making this all fall!
Tavo
The apple sauce was delicious and I found it super easy to make. Thanks for the recipe.
Jess
My grandma would make something like this! So tasty!
Rachel
I had no idea it was so easy to make applesauce at home! And it has the best flavor!!
Nancy
Homemade apple sauce is the best. Thanks for this easy recipe
Meredith
Quick and easy. Too sweet for me though. Next time will make with 1/4 cup and continue cutting sugar. All depends on preference!