Easy Stovetop Cinnamon Applesauce (Chunky or Smooth)
Make superior homemade applesauce on the stovetop in under 30 minutes. This recipe uses fresh apples and optional cinnamon for a naturally sweet snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large apples (such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the chopped apples, water, and lemon juice (if using) into a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the cinnamon (if using).
- For smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the mixture to a standard blender and process until smooth.
- For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher to break down the apples to your desired consistency.
- Serve warm or chill completely before storing.
Notes
- For a naturally sweet applesauce with no added sugar, select naturally sweet apples like Gala or Fuji.
- This recipe is excellent for meal planning and can be easily doubled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg