Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe – 4-Ingredient Comfort Food
This easy homemade applesauce is a comforting 4-ingredient recipe made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of lemon for brightness. It’s naturally delicious, quick to prepare, and far better than store-bought.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
4 large apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apples into evenly sized pieces.
- Add the apples, water, and lemon juice to a medium pot.
- Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and fork-tender.
- Mash the apples directly in the pot for a chunky texture, or blend for smooth applesauce.
- Stir in the cinnamon and add sugar if desired, adjusting to taste.
- Serve warm or let cool and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
Skip sugar entirely if apples are naturally sweet.
Add nutmeg or cloves for extra warmth.
Texture can be adjusted by mashing or blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
