Applesauce is a versatile food can that serves as a snack or ingredient for other recipes. But did you know that making your own applesauce can be quick and easy?
Continue reading to learn all about making your own yummy cinnamon applesauce recipe!
Find the Perfect Apple!
What apples work best for applesauce?
Choosing the right apple is up to your individual taste. Go with a sweeter variety if you want to use less sugar in the recipe or you prefer a sweeter-tasting applesauce. Go with a tangy or tart apple if you wish to have a bigger punch of flavor in your applesauce.
Here are a few varieties to consider when choosing apples for your cinnamon applesauce recipe.
- Granny Smith apples are the most tangy and tart of the varieties. These will require the full amount of sugar to balance the tartness.
- Pink Lady, Braeburn, and Rome are tangy but also sweet. If you choose to pull back on the sugar, you can adjust to your taste.
- Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Golden Delicious are mild to sweet in flavor. Again, these apples might use less sugar if you don’t want super sweet applesauce.
Equipment Needed for Your Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe
Only a few basic pieces of equipment are needed to make your cinnamon applesauce recipe. Begin by having these items on hand.
Necessary Ingredients for Your Cinnamon Applesauce
Before you begin, you must ensure you have the right ingredients available. Most of these items will already be in your pantry. Be sure to decide which apple variety you want to use in your applesauce!
- 6 apples
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Traditional Method
It’s time to make your delicious cinnamon applesauce. Clear some space and get those tastebuds ready!
- Begin by peeling, coring, and chopping the apples into 1-2” chunks or slices.
- Place the chopped apples and all remaining ingredients into a large saucepan or Dutch Oven on the stove. Cover the pot and set it to medium heat. If it begins to boil, lower it to a simmer.
- Allow the apples to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the apples are soft, remove the pot from the heat.
- Let the apples cool completely, about 30-60 minutes. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the apples until you’ve reached the desired consistency. Mash it more to make it thinner. Or leave large chunks of apples for a different experience.
- Enjoy!
- Store the applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to two months.
Crockpot Method
Another way to make applesauce is using the crockpot. Try this method if you don’t have time to watch the apples simmer in the pot!
- Place the chopped apples in a crockpot.
- Sprinkle the sugar and spices over the top of the apples.
- Pour in the water and place the lid on top of the crockpot.
- Cook on high heat for 4 hours.
- Remove the lid and allow it to cool.
- Mash with a potato masher or stir with a wire whisk.
Ways to Serve Cinnamon Applesauce
There are so many ways to use your homemade applesauce. Whether you eat it as is, or use it in another recipe, this cinnamon applesauce recipe is the perfect ingredient to keep in your fridge!
- Serve your applesauce warm or cold. Either way, it tastes great!
- Bake your applesauce into recipes. Replace the oil content with equal parts applesauce for a healthier option. Or to add a yummy cinnamon flavor!
- Applesauce Pork Chops are always a yummy dish to serve to please a crowd!
- Or try these Applesauce Overnight Oats for a delicious breakfast for the whole family.
Are there health benefits to eating applesauce?
Cooking apples doesn’t take away from any of the health benefits that are provided from the apples. Here are just a few you can find in applesauce.
- Apples are high in antioxidants. These antioxidants have been known to have cancer-fighting properties.
- Applesauce can help with digestive health because it has pectin, which can act as a prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria and overall gut health.
- It can also improve your overall heart health. It has soluble fiber, which helps lower blood cholesterol levels, while the polyphenols in apples may reduce blood pressure.
- Apples have been shown to lower the risk of asthma since the antioxidants can fight oxidative stress in the lungs.
- Applesauce is low in fat and calories, with lots of vitamins for a healthy lifestyle!
Time to Make Some Applesauce!
That’s everything you need to know to make your cinnamon applesauce recipe on your stovetop or crockpot. Which apple variety will you choose to make your yummy applesauce?
Are you interested in finding more recipes? Try our Perfect Apple Dumplings for a delicious dessert! Or try the Kadu: A Mediterranean Pumpkin Stew for a main meal!
Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Simple and delicious, this is a treat for all ages!
Ingredients
- 6 apple
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Begin by peeling, coring, and chopping the apples into 1-2” chunks or slices. (10 min)
2. Place the apples and all remaining ingredients into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover and set to medium heat. If it begins to boil, lower it to a simmer.
3. Allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the apples are soft, remove the pot from the heat. (15-20 min)
4. Let the apples cool for about 15-30 minutes. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the apples until you’ve reached the desired consistency. (15 min)
5. Store the applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to two months.
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After earning a BMUS with a Certification in Music Therapy, she decided to homeschool her children. Here she discovered a passion for learning and teaching, which led her to make writing a priority. She currently enjoys reading and writing YA sci-fi and fantasy, as well as middle-grade mysteries.
Having come from a family where cooking wasn’t a priority, she quickly discovered her love of cooking and baking soon after she married. Twenty-three years later it’s still a passion for her as she enjoys creating new recipes for her family and friends. She found her green thumb in the garden soon after her family bought their first house and appreciates the yummy food grown in her own backyard!
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