Jennifers Homemade Applesauce Recipes

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Wash apples. Do NOT peel.
• 2. Pour a small amount of water or apple juice into a large, thick-bottomed, nonreactive pot or Dutch oven. You want just enough water or juice to barely cover the bottom of the pot. Cover pot and turn heat to low.
• 3. Cut the apple off the core and add to pot.
• You can use a sharp knife and a cutting board for this or you can use an apple slicer.
• (Replace lid on pot after each addition.)
• 4. After all your apples are in the pot, turn the heat to medium-high and cook apples (covered) until soft - about 10 to 20 minutes depending on how many apples you have in the pot and what type of apples you use.
• Stir often to prevent apples from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• 5. Once apples are soft, transfer to blender (3 to 4 cups at a time) and blend on high speed until very, very smooth.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

DOUBLE-DUTY HEAVENLY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until apples are soft., Add vanilla; stir to break up apples. Reserve 3/4 cup applesauce for Double-Duty Applesauce Mini Muffins. Serve remaining applesauce warm or refrigerate and serve cold. Freeze option: Freeze cooled applesauce in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight.

JENNIFER'S HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minute, until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher. Enjoy!