The addition of apple cider creates a deeper apple flavor in this Apple Cider Applesauce.
Full of fresh apples and warm spices, there's no substitute for homemade applesauce. This recipe makes a large batch of apple sauce, perfect for freezing so you have some on hand whenever you need it.
I love using Apple Cider Applesauce in my Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, or any other recipe I find that calls for applesauce. It has so much more flavor that any of store-bought version you can find.
What You Need
- Apples (I love Gala)
- Brown sugar
- Apple cider
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Vanilla
- A lemon
How to Make Apple Cider Applesauce
Peel and core the apples. Chop into thin slices.
Place apples into a large pot.
Stir in remaining ingredients, making sure apples slices are evenly coated.
Cook apples over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft. Approximately 25-30 minutes. If the liquid cooks down too much, stir in additional apple cider, ¼ cup at a time.
Using a potato masher, carefully mash the apples until they are no longer recognizable slices.
Stir the applesauce and continue cooking until desired consistency is reached.
Remove from heat and give the apples one final mash to break up any remaining larger chunks.
Cool and enjoy!
Tips on Apple Cider Applesauce
Yes! This recipe is one of my favorites to make in big batches during weekend meal prep and freeze. I store mine in zip top bags and freeze it flat. Thaw in the refrigerator or in a shallow dish of cold water, if you're in a hurry.
I love gala apples in this recipe. They're slightly sweet and hold up well to all the cooking. Gala apples will still leave you with plenty of chunks in your applesauce after you mash them up.
If you prefer a smooth applesauce, swap the potato masher for an immersion blender or puree apples in a food processor or traditional blender. (If using a traditional blender, puree in small batches.)
If it's not cider season, You can use apple juice or water in place of the apple cider. It will make for a lighter color applesauce and you may need to add more brown sugar. Be sure to taste your applesauce and adjust according to your sweetness preferences.
If you're looking for an all natural sweetener for your applesauce, swap out the brown sugar for 100% pure maple syrup.
Make it a Meal
Serve Apple Cider Applesauce alongside two of my favorite kid-friendly recipes:
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PrintApple Cider Applesauce
Full of fresh apples and warm spices, there's no substitute for homemade applesauce. The addition of apple cider creates a deeper apple flavor in this apple cider applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 5 cups 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 12 apples (I love Gala)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
- juice from half of a lemon (about 1 tsp)
Instructions
Peel and core the apples. Chop into thin slices.
Place apples into a large pot.
Stir in remaining ingredients, making sure apples slices are evenly coated.
Cook apples over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft. Approximately 25-30 minutes. If the liquid cooks down too much, stir in additional apple cider, ¼ cup at a time.
Using a potato masher, carefully mash the apples until they are no longer recognizable slices.
Stir the applesauce and continue cooking until desired consistency is reached.
Remove from heat and give the apples one final mash to break up any remaining larger chunks.
Cool and enjoy!
Keywords: apple, cider, apples, applesauce, fall, spices, cinnamon, homemade
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