Homemade Applesauce Recipe

I am not sure about you, but I do not care for jarred applesauce that is purchased at the store. One might say that I'm a bit spoiled, because I only eat homemade applesauce. Fortunately for me, it is a simple thing to make. It does take time to make DIY applesauce, but it is totally worth it in my opinion.

Ingredients

4-5 pounds of peeled and cored apples of any kind

1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

1/2 cup of water

How to Make DIY Applesauce

Once you have peeled and cored your apples, you'll need to cut them into smaller cubes. This will help them to cook down faster. You can add lemon juice to the mix if you like your applesauce to be a bit more tart. A mixture of red and green apples make for a nice sauce, but that is not necessary. Just use whatever you have on hand. 4-5 pounds of apples will normally make 6 cups. 

Put apples, lemon juice, and water in a pot. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Once it has reached a boil, turn the heat down to about medium. Be sure you watch your pot and don't cook too quickly, or you will burn the apples to the bottom of the pan. As they cook down, they will create their own juice, however if you cook too quickly it will scorch. It is important to cook on medium heat, and not below, or it will ever fully cook. 

Use a fork to test the apples, like you would when making boiled potatoes. When they are soft enough to mash, remove from heat and mash with a fork or hand masher. 

You can then add a few slices of butter to the top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Taste test it and see if it is as sweet as you like. If it is not, then add sugar to taste. 

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