unsweetened applesauce

A small batch, stove top Homemade Chunky Applesauce recipe made with only 3 ingredients, Choose the best apples for applesauce to eliminate the need for sugar! 

Homemade Chunky Applesauce

apples

water

cinnamon

nutmeg (optional)

In a medium saucepan, combine apples and water. (There should be just enough water to cover the bottom of your pan).

Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for approximately 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and make sure that there is always a thin layer of water at the bottom of your pan.

Add cinnamon (and nutmeg if using) and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or so. Once the mixture has softened, you can mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher, until your desired consistency is achieved. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.

Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

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You won't believe how easy it is to make your very own Homemade Chunky Applesauce -with NO ADDED SUGAR! I guarantee you'll never buy commercial again!

Chunky Applesauce

This Instant Pot applesauce is the easiest way to make homemade applesauce. In this tart unsweetened applesauce, the apple flavor really shines. That's why it makes a perfect ingredient in apple flavored desserts, like apple caramel tart.

Instant Pot Unsweetened Applesauce

lemon juice

cinnamon (optional)

Wash and cut the apples into quarters. Remove the seeds.

Place the cored apples in the inner pot of your Instant Pot.

Add water and lemon juice.

Cover and make sure the valve is set to sealing.

Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook/Manual for 5 minutes on high. (NOTE: It took about 10 minutes for my IP to come to pressure.)

Let the pressure naturally release, which means just let the IP sit until the pin drops, about 25 minutes.

Turn the valve to venting, and carefully open the lid.

Remove the apple skins before blending everything in a blender, or using an immersion blender, until smooth.

Stir in cinnamon or other sweetener, if desired.

Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce is delicious, versatile, and so easy to make. It only takes a couple simple steps and is so much tastier than store-bought! Adjust this recipe to taste with your favorite spices, sweeteners, and apple varieties.

Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce (Sugar Free)

Prepare and cook apples - Peel, core, and dice the apples into small ½-inch pieces. Place the diced apples, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat and stir. Place the lid on and bring the apples to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Occasionally stir until the apples are tender and soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Mash or puree apples - For chunky applesauce, use a fork or potato masher in the pot and mash until you reach the desired consistency.

For smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender in the pot or transfer the apples to a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth. Work in batches using a food processor or blender if necessary and  transfer the purée back to the pot and allow to cool with the lid off.

Serve or store - Serve warm or cooled, then store.

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