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Easy 20-Minute Stovetop Cinnamon Applesauce

A close-up of chunky, homemade applesauce heavily spiced with cinnamon, served in a small white bowl.
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Make homemade applesauce quickly on the stovetop. This recipe uses fresh apples and cinnamon, allowing you to choose between a chunky or smooth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs fresh apples (like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop your fresh apples into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. Combine ingredients: Place the chopped apples, water, and lemon juice into a large saucepan.
  3. Cook the apples: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The apples are done when they are very soft and easily mashable.
  4. Add spices: Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg, if using.
  5. Adjust texture: For chunky applesauce, mash the apples directly in the pot using a potato masher until you reach your desired consistency. For smooth applesauce, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender until completely smooth.
  6. Sweeten if needed: Taste the applesauce. If you prefer it sweeter, stir in the optional brown sugar or maple syrup.
  7. Serve or store: Serve the applesauce warm or chill completely before storing. This recipe makes about 4 cups.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
  • If you prefer no sugar added applesauce, omit the optional sweetener entirely.
  • This applesauce is perfect for meal prep and freezes well for up to three months.

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