Homemade Applesauce

Massachusetts WIC Program

This recipe was provided by Massachusetts WIC and adapted from Chop Chop Magazine.

 

WIC Recipe applesauce

Homemade Applesauce

4.05 from 22 votes
Fresh homemade apple sauce with cinnamon
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 1/2 cup servings
Course: Snacks & Desserts
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 apples cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine the apples and water.
  2. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 25 minutes. Stir often until the apples are cooked through.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon (and honey or sugar if using) and cook for 5 more minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, cool, and serve.

Notes

Chef Tips

  • Substitute pears for some of the apples
  • Add in 1 cup of chopped strawberries for a twist
  • Serve warm with vanilla yogurt
  • Store in small individual Tupperware containers for a quick snack
  • Add a tablespoon of maple syrup
  • Top with nuts or raisins
  • Have kids help you:
    • Wash the apples
    • Measure ingredients
    • Stir the pot
    • Taste test
applesauce nutrition

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