Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipe

Take advantage of peak apple season and make homemade applesauce with this Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipe. In less than 45 minutes, you’ll be enjoying fiber- and antioxidant-rich applesauce with no added fat or sugar. Double citrus -- orange and lemon -- add a hint of tartness to balance natural sweetness.

If you like, keep the skins on the apples for even more fiber plus cancer- and disease-fighting antioxidants. Find natural apple juice in the refrigerated juice section.

Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipe

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook time: 30 minutes

    Yield: 10 servings (1/2 cup each)

Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipe Ingredients

    4 pounds apples (use a combination of Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and McIntosh)

    1 cup natural pure-pressed apple juice

    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

    1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

    2 teaspoons fresh orange juice

    1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

    1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

    1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipe Instructions

    1. Peel, core and cut apples into 1-inch chunks.

    2. In a 5 quart saucepan, combine apple chunks, apple juice, lemon and orange juices and zests, allspice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Bring to a boil.

    3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender (about 30 to 35 minutes).

    4. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

    5. Using a fork, wooden spoon or potato masher, mash apple mixture slightly, leaving some chunks.

    6. Refrigerate leftovers in tightly covered container.

Chunky Applesauce Nutrition Facts (per 1/2 cup serving)

Calories: 82

Protein: 0 g

Carbohydrate: 22 g

Fat: 0 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 4 mg

Calcium: 14 mg

Iron: 0.4 mg

Vitamin A: 75 IU

Vitamin C: 8 mg

Fiber: 3.5 g

Kim Galeaz is a registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications based in Indianapolis and Jacksonville, Fla. As a culinary-nutrition consultant, writer and spokeswoman for the food, beverage and agriculture industry, Galeaz is passionate about blending great taste with good health in all her culinary creations

 

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