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homemade applesauce

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Recipe by
Adrienne May
@sonflowergirl74
New Castle, DE

Fresh, homemade applesauce is such a treat. I made several batches this year with Winesap apples from a friend's farm. Yummy!!

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cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade applesauce

  • 8 c
    apples peeled and sliced
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    allspice
  • dash
    vanilla extract

How To Make homemade applesauce

  • 1
    place apple slices in large stock pot or dutch oven and cover with water.
  • 2
    add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until apples are soft, approx 25-30 minutes.
  • 3
    blend the mixture in the blender in small batches, until smooth.
  • 4
    place applesauce in airtight containers in refrigerator. This also freezes well.
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