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An easy, quick applesauce recipe. I have doubled it and canned it so we always have some on hand. My family loves it.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples – peeled, cored and chopped
- ¾ cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup white sugar
Directions
Step 1
In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine apples, water, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, and simmer 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 195 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
| Sodium2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate51g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber5g | 16% |
| Total Sugars45g | |
| Protein1g | |
| Vitamin C9mg | 44% |
| Calcium13mg | 1% |
| Iron0mg | 1% |
| Potassium202mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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This recipe turned out kind of chunky and that’s *exactly* what I was looking for. Very simple, very easy, very TASTY!
Thankyou for sharing.
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Not really like applesauce at all. I used a masher to try to get the apples to resemble applesauce more. Thought my toddler daughters would LOVE it but they wanted nothing to do with it. Also, I believe less sugar could be used – maybe half of what this suggests.
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I LOVE this recipe. I’m not a chunky applesauce person though, so I will run my chopped apples through the food processor after cooking (and cooling!) to make a smoother applesauce.
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I am usually not the type to rate something, but I thought this recipe was fantastic. Who knew you could make such a treat in 20 minutes. I reduced the amount of sugar drastically because it just did not need it. My question to my husband was “why can’t you buy chunky style applesauce”? I loved the chunks of apple. I won’t be buying applesauce any longer, this is too easy! Thanks for the recipe.
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natural applesauce; it tasted great
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The only thing I added to this recipe was about 1/8 tsp. nutmeg. I used a potato masher to eliminate the big chunks. We ate it warm and thought it was delicious. My 4-year-old daughter even ate a second helping!
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Good recipe! It tastes great without adding any sugar and just a little bit more water. (A dash of nutmeg is great too.) A healthy treat!
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I don’t like cloves and debated using them. I did and OH MY WORD was this awesome!! I used the food processor for 3/4 of this then used a fork just to break up the remaining apples so there would still be large chunks. We had it while it was still warm and oh my word!! Never again will I buy applesauce when I can easily make it. Thanks so much for posting this recipe!!
**EDIT: I’ve made this numerous times now and it’s great warm but even better the next day!
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This recipe was really easy, although I needed to use less water (about 1/2 a cup only) because I soaked the apples in water with a little lemon juice to prevent browning, although in retrospect I guess it doesn’t matter since the cinnamon and cloves are brown :). This recipe tastes exactly like Mott’s cinnamon applesauce which I LOVE, but I can pronounce all the ingredients that went into it. I used 6 Fuji apples (I tried this with golden delicious and did not like it – I’m going back to Fuji or Cortland next time – the Fuji won’t need any sugar) and 1/8 c sugar, and probably could have gone without, completely. I used 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon cause I love cinnamon, and will leave out the cloves next time. I also might try throwing in some strawberries or other berry. I did need to cook it 5 minutes longer.
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Very simple and very good. I used extremely tart apples, and 1/2 cup sugar was just about right (would probably have used less for “regular” apples). I liked the chunky texture! My husband thinks it would be delicious warm over vanilla ice cream.
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this is the best applesauce i have ever had. i blended it up when it cooled off like another reviewer said and it was great. thanks for posting this recipe
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I think I needed to cook these longer than suggested. Mine came out more like just chunks as you can see in the pic I submited. I tried to mash them down a litle, but had no luck. I will also use only half of the cloves next time I make this.
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I love cinnamon so I added a lot extra (1 tsp.) I only used 1/8 cup sugar since I tasted it and it didn’t need anymore. I like my applesauce chunky so I thought this recipe is great. I will make again and again.
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Delicious flavor. I did blend mine in the food processor and I found that it cooked better when I covered the pot with a lid. Overall great recipe and exactly what I was looking for!
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I made this with the preschoolers that I teach as part of an apple unit. They even got to take some home to share with family! Yummy and easy to make!
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This was WONDERFUL! I was surprised on how easy and quickly this was to prepare. I used granny smith apples and a bit more cinnamon and served it with ginger bread. Will make again and again and again – Thanks for sharing.
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This was yummy…reminded me of the applesauce my grandma used to make for us, but too sweet for our taste. Best when served warm, and I made it again halving the sugar and adding in some fresh peaches I needed to use up (same amount of peaches as apples). It was delicious!
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Excellent!!!
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It is imporant to rememeber that apples come in various forms. Some are sweet, others tart. Some have firm flesh and others soft. Therefore, there is no exact recipe for anything involving apples. With that said, this is a great basis to work from. I used Cortland apples, which had a sweet taste and firm texture. I tasted the apple mixture right before I was supposed to add sugar, and it was sweet enough so I left it out. Then when it was finished cooking, I smooshed its with the back of the spoon to make it smoother, but still chunky. A number of people commented it on not getting it smooth enough. Some advice: use softer fleshed apples, add more water and cook for longer, or use a blender, as previosuly stated. Over all this was a great way to make applesauce!
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My kids LOVE this!
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I made this as a project with my 3 and 4 year old. It turned out great, though my daughters say they are not found of the cloves. I used a food processor for a smoother consistency that we like.
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I added a little nutmeg and it was very good.
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This was really great!! I made this applesauce to serve with the Magic Spice Cake recipe from this site, and it was a hit! I may never eat applesauce from a jar again!
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I’ve made this recipe twice and both times the applesauce was great! However, i found that when i used fresh apples picked from our tree, it didn’t need any sugar. The second time, i used apples that i had frozen and needed the sugar, but used half of what was recommended. It’s an easy recipe and i love it!
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Delicious, easy, and so much better than store bought. I’ve made this several times for my family as well as for company, and it’s always a hit.
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I served this w/ ‘Minnesota Pork Chops’. I blended all the apples. It was really good – so good, I think people thought it was jarred! Next time, I’ll leave some of the apples whole (as suggested).
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Oh man, SOOO good! We are moving in a week and so I’ve been looking for recipes to use up all the food we have. I’ve have about 5 apples sitting in the fridge for a few months and I thought this looked easy enough. Totally worth it! So easy! I didn’t have any cloves, so I just used 1/4 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, that tastes great. And I think next time I’d half the sugar, but I’m one of those types to not like my food sweet. I think it’s great as is though!!! Good recipe!
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I didn’t know homemade applesauce was this easy…and so good too! I added a little nutmeg as well and blended it like others suggested (but I think I’ll try it with some apple chunks next time). Didn’t end up using as much sugar as suggested.
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Yum, this was really good. I only added 2 tablespoons of sugar, left out the cloves, added a cinnamon stick, and used a potato masher to reach the consistency I was looking for. Thanks for the recipe!
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All I can say is, YUMMY!!!!!!!!! I’ll never buy store bought again!!!
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My kitchen smells heavenly! Boyfriend came in from working outside and after one whiff, he couldn’t wait to sample this. We both agree, this is a winner! I, too, was a little hesitant about adding the pinch of cloves, but it’s the absolute right thing to do. As another reviewer suggested, sample the apples before adding the sugar to determine how much you want to add. Great way to use apples that are no longer crisp for out-of-hand eating. I cannot believe how easy and rewarding this is. Thanks for this submission!
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When I made this recipe I used 3 different types of apples, and left out the cloves. It was very good, except I found that even after adding only half the sugar it was almost too sweet. I also pureed it in the blender after it had cooled to give it the consistancy I wanted.
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I am not sure if it would be better the next day there was none left to save. I did like leaving the peel on the apple. It gave it a better slightly better colour and taste.
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I used pink lady apples, leaving the peels on, because I like the difference in texture. Gave some still warm and freshly made to my husband. The verdict? “Yum! and I don’t even like applesauce.” I am serving it tomight with potato pancakes ans sliced leftover pork roast. I will always make homemade applesauce from now on. Mmmmmmmmm.
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Very good applesauce. I went ahead and pureed mine because I was looking for a smooth consistency. I also followed other reviewers advice and cut the sugar a lot. The simplicity of this recipe makes the results very gratifying.
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Great applesauce recipe! It was chunky which I like but the kids I found out like theirs on the smooth side.
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Very good recipe! Next time I’ll double the amount of cinnamon and use less water. The cloves make it taste and smell like Christmas!
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Excellent recipe. It is the first time I have made applesauce and I am very impressed. The texture is great and the flavor is wonderful. I wasn’t sure about the cloves so only used a bit, but after it was simmering for a while found I could add the full amount of cloves and it was very tasty. I have printed it off and it will be my one to use every year. Thank you
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The only thing I would do differently is chop the apples into small little pieces, then cook, then I mashed the pieces up to make it more like sauce. Before mashing, I drained a little liquid first. Then after mashing, you are able to put on stuff. Other than that, it tastes great.
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This was very good. I did blend in the blender for a smooth consistency. Also, I added sugar to taste which probably only amount to 1/4 cup or less. I omitted the cloves as I didn’t have any on hand. I eyeballed the cinnamon and added a bit more after blending. Overall, very good!
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LOve love love. It is easy and great especially the next day after it has sat in the fride. My husband and kids just love it. We actually used it as a filling for a pie and that turned out wonderful.
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This was phenomenal! It tastes just like the chunky spiced applesauce I used to buy at Trader Joes in the US! They don’t sell good applesauce here in Sweden. We left out the sugar because we used golden delicious apples which are pretty sweet and the apple sauce was perfect without it! Thanks, couldn’t be easier either!
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Delicious!
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Great Applesauce recipe!
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Great recipe! Was fantastic both hot & cold. Only changes: added an extra apple, a wee bit less spices, and a sprinkle of powdered vitamin C (to help prevent browning). I put it into the food processor since my kids like their applesauce smooth. I’m hoping to make more tomorrow! yum!
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Mmmm, good. I used apple juice instead of the water and it was perfect! So quick and simple!!
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Hubby gives this a ten star! he loves it!
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This was very tasty. Even my husband who generally prefers bought applesauce said it was not bad (high praise!!). I did however put it in the food processor after cooking to get a smoother consistency. It was a good and yummy way to use up excess apples I had in the house.
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Thought the recipe was excellent–I cut back the sugar to 1/4 cup because the apples I used were sweet enough. I put the applesauce in a processer just to chop it up a bit more—was like having apple pie without the crust. My DH said he would prefer to have this than store bought applesauce. A nice healthy treat on a cool fall night….thanks
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Fantastic! Super easy to make. I love that it doesn’t have high fructose corn syrup like the jarred stuff. My family will be eating this from now on. Using the bruised apples in the discount section of the supermarket, a triple recipe cost me about $2.
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wonderful flavor and easy to make.
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Yummy~ I had to get rid of a bunch of apples, so decided to make applesauce for my daughters lunches rather than buy the packaged stuff. I didn’t realize I had no cinnamon, so substituted Pumpkin Pie spice. I doubled the recipe. Also I added 1 cup of frozen blueberries after it had simmered for awhile. Delicious!!
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I had no idea making applesauce could be this simple! I do plan to leave out the sugar next time – of course it depends on what kind of apple you use, but I found it every so slightly too sweet.
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Delicious! I ended up w a combination of chunky & smashed–just right. Next time I will add a few cinnamon candies before I add the sugar. Marshmallows are also great in applesauce. Used to do these two things back when I used to can and be a stay at home mom.
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The whole family loved it!
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WOW!! This is the best applesauce I have ever tasted. I’ve never been too fond of store bought applesauces. They’re either too cinnamon-y or too bland or too “something”. Now that I have a newborn, I thought maybe I’ll make it from scratch for him. I vow never to purchase applesauce again!! It’s so simple and delicious and you can make it as chunky as you want. Fabulous recipe. THANK YOU!!!
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This is the best applesauce ever, and I had never made applesauce before! the instructions were easy to follow, and the results were absolutely delicious! This recipe is a definitely a keeper!
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Made this exactly how the recipe is and its perfect. We love chunky applesauce. Great hot, on toast for breakfast or with greek yogurt for a nice lunch treat!
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i made the recipe with 10 fairly small apples ,1/2 cup of water, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, no cloves, and 3/4 cups of sugar. I put it in the crockpot on low heat over night (i made it at about 6:45). i think its DELICIOUS!!
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I’ll never buy applesauce from a store again. This is delicious, and very easy to make! I ended up cooking it awhile longer, as I made a larger batch. The cloves add a special touch to the flavor. Hubby says it tastes like apple pie. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Great applesauce recipe! I like my chunky applesauce to be less runny, so next time i will only use half the amount of water. I also halved the white sugar and used dark brown sugar for the other half. I added a little more cinnamon, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla. Im sure next time it will be even better!!
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We just went apple picking and used all of the apples for this recipe (about 30 apples). We may not have any for lunches this week. My kids and my husband won’t stop eating from the pot. I did omit the white sugar because we didn’t need it – and substituted 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar. I also used a hand blender at the end because my youngest is just a baby. We are going back for more apples next weekend!
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this was amazing! I also cut the sugar in half and using pulse on my blender still left me with some chunks of apple…which was great! My 2 year old loves it for snacks and even dessert 🙂
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This was so easy and delicious! I cut back on the sugar some and gave it to my 7 month old. He loved it!
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Oh Wow! This was my first time making applesauce. It was really easy and so delicious. I made it exactly as the recipe says to. If it matters, I used empire apples. I think I found my new dish to take to family gatherings. 🙂
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Excellent. I used tart apples so the amount of sugar was just right. I like mine blended so I used a food processor to break it down a bit more, but it’s nice that this gives you the option. Delicious!
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Very easy, simple recipe that tastes great! My first time making applesauce and it was a success. It’s a very nice side dish for pork. I only used about half the sugar called for in the recipe because I felt that it was sweet enough. As long as you add small increments of sugar until it’s sweet enough for you, it should work out just fine.
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I got an applesauce recipe off of here last year, but it was missing something. It did not taste like what my grandmother used to make. It was the cloves! I made it and it brought back so many memories. So glad I found the “missing” ingredient.
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Great recipe. Instead of ground cloves I used 1/4 tsp of ginger and 1/4 tsp of allspice, I also used a potatoe masher.
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I LOVE this recipe!! I adjust serving size to 18 servings which makes 9 pints that I can. I scale back sugar depending on sweetness of apples. I also LOVE the way my house smells as I’m making it. The best part – my entire family can’t get enough. Thanks for sharing this!! To make a large batch, it’s best to add 1/2 the apples to the pot and mix with 1/2 of the other ingredients. I mix the other 1/2 together in a large mixing bowl. Then I add that to the pot and mix well. This just helps distribute the spices more evenly.
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Delicious! My family loved it. Can’t wait to make more!
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My family loved this applesauce, it was gone in less than 20 minutes and they were begging for more. It could be partly due to the fact that I halved the recipe (oops! won’t do that again!). I only used 1 1/2 tsp sugar because I knew the apples would be sweet enough on their own, and boy am I glad I didn’t use any more! I figure it can always be added if it’s not sweet enough. This will be our main applesauce recipe!!!
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I’m not a big fan of applesauce, but this is perfect. The only change made was to puree the apples, thats more a matter of personal taste than anything else.
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Very tasty and easy to make. Ran mine thru the food processor and served warm with potatoe pancakes.
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used whole cinnamon stick instead & removed when done.
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great, easy recipe! I also found that my applesauce was already sweet-but they were slightly tart, so I added just 2 tbsp of sugar. delicious while warm, kind of weird sour taste the 2nd day, but that went away and it has lasted well in the fridge 🙂 I hope I never have to buy jarred applesauce again.
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Thanks for the easy applesauce recipe. I’ve already made two batches. My daughter won’t touch the store bought applesauce now.
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Very good but came out a little too sweet. Next time I will reduce the sugar. I used some leftover Granny Smith and Red Delicious apples we had and they were great!
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This is soooo good! I double the cinnamon and don’t add any sugar. My 9 month old gobbles it up! I also canned it. Hot applesauce, hot canning jar, filled up, twisted lid on, flipped upside down till cool. Super easy! This is my go to applesauce recipe. Thank you!!
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My 4 year old and I made a 1/2 batch of this and served it hot in coffee cups with a dollop of cool whip! Yummy! I intended to use apple pie spice instead of cloves….but was out so I made it with only cinnamon and it was great.
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Made this tonight and my family LOVED it. I added half the water. I also added 1/4 tsp of vanilla.
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Perfect and easy! the whole house smelled wonderful
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Super simeple and easy recipe. Loved the simple ingredients of this recipe which I had on hand. I put this through a food mill and the texture was great. It had a little more juice leftover after cooking but I gradually added it back in after the sauce was cooked. Would definitely recommend this applesauce recipe.
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Excellent and easy recipe. I used Empire apples, about 8 cups, 1 cup of apple cider, 4 cinnamon sticks and 1/4 tsp ground clove. No sugar was needed, but I like it a little tart. I would use turbinado or light raw sugar if it needed sweetening. It adds more flavor than white sugar. It made 2 pints, after some judicious sampling, one to freeze, and one for the fridge. I look forward to playing around with different apple varieties and maybe some ginger next time.
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Excellent and easy recipe. I used Empire apples, about 8 cups, 1 cup of apple cider, 4 cinnamon sticks and 1/4 tsp ground clove. No sugar was needed, but I like it a little tart. I would use turbinado or light raw sugar if it needed sweetening. It adds more flavor than white sugar. It made 2 pints, after some judicious sampling, one to freeze, and one for the fridge. I look forward to playing around with different apple varieties and maybe some ginger next time.
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love it. recipe is perfect as written.
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I am not a cloves fan but I followed this recipe exactly as it reads and it tastes absolutely delicious.
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For my medium sized ~3″ Dia Cameo apples this recipe took 4 apples. and I used crushed clove heads so the clove taste immediately after cooking was irregularily distributed. I’m looking forward to tasting it after freezing. Really yummy comfort food. Might make a great base for a chutney or fruit soup.
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I used brown sugar instead of white. My tip is to begin by cooking just the apples and a small amount of the water. You can then add water as needed as the apples begin to break down–you will then have the perfect consistency. Once the apples have cooked down taste them to determine the correct amount of sugar and spice needed because all apples have a different level of sweetness. I also used my immersion blender because we prefer a smooth sauce. My kids and husband proclaim that this is the best apple sauce they have ever tasted!
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I wasn’t too pleased with this recipe… although it made the whole kitchen smell lovely while it was cooking! My husband likes his applesauce less chunky, so I made sure to chop/food process the apples very small. It would be good fresh and warm, but didn’t seem that appetizing when cold or as leftovers.
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Excellent basic recipe I did modify a bit. Used allspice instead and also my apples were plenty sweet enough and the sugar was completely unnecessary I would definitely taste them before you add the sugar!
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Way good! I also added a little bit of nutmeg. Needs to be mashed.
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I added only 1/3 cup sugar and it was great. I would definitely make it again! 😀 So much better than Mott’s!
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Very good. I never bother peeling apples when making applesauce! Added only ? cup water and simmered covered very low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes. The kitchen smells so good! Added ? cup sugar and 2 tablespoons honey the last 15 minutes of cooking time.
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Very good, basic applesauce! I agree with other comments about sugar being unnecessary depending on the apple you use. Such a nutritious treat to serve my kids!
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My dad is the applesauce maker in our family, and his recipe is much the same. The differences: less sugar (depending on the apple), no cloves, and he leaves the skin on (it strains out in the final steps and gives the applesauce a pretty pink colour!) Great, easy recipe!
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This is recipe is super-easy and tastes great. My kids both liked it. We used some of it to make Lucy’s Applesauce Pie (Peanuts cookbook) and it worked fine.
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Yes, this was very easy. I used a teaspoon of homemade apple pie spice instead of the individual spices asked for in this recipe. I also used organic apples. After the apples simmered, I used my potato masher to do a quick mash on the apples, leaving some chunks for a more textured applesauce. This was a lifesaver for someone who cooks quite a bit with applesauce and found herself out of applesauce and low on time.
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Once you try this recipe you will never buy jarred applesauce again! I’ve been making it for years (without sugar). You can make it even easier by not peeling the apples and just throwing the whole mess into a food mill. This will give it a nice, smooth texture and remove the skin. If you have leftovers it freezes well.
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omitted the c loves and incorporated my slow cooker. I cooked on low for 4 hours and didn’t need to mash them… So good!! Kids are wanting more!!! Thank you!
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