Jennifers Homemade Applesauce Recipes

CANNING APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine apples with just enough water to prevent sticking in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 20 minutes, until apples are tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer apples, working in batches, to a food mill or a food processor fitted with a metal blade and purée until smooth.
• Return apple purée to saucepan. Add sugar, if using, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Maintain a gentle boil over low heat while filling jars.
• Ladle hot applesauce into hot, clean jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
• Process jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

HOMEMADE APPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core, and chop apples into 1-inch chunks.
• Put apples and water in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low & cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mash with potato masher to desired chunkiness.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Wash apples. Do NOT peel.
• 2. Pour a small amount of water or apple juice into a large, thick-bottomed, nonreactive pot or Dutch oven. You want just enough water or juice to barely cover the bottom of the pot. Cover pot and turn heat to low.
• 3. Cut the apple off the core and add to pot.
• You can use a sharp knife and a cutting board for this or you can use an apple slicer.
• (Replace lid on pot after each addition.)
• 4. After all your apples are in the pot, turn the heat to medium-high and cook apples (covered) until soft - about 10 to 20 minutes depending on how many apples you have in the pot and what type of apples you use.
• Stir often to prevent apples from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• 5. Once apples are soft, transfer to blender (3 to 4 cups at a time) and blend on high speed until very, very smooth.

DOUBLE-DUTY HEAVENLY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until apples are soft., Add vanilla; stir to break up apples. Reserve 3/4 cup applesauce for Double-Duty Applesauce Mini Muffins. Serve remaining applesauce warm or refrigerate and serve cold. Freeze option: Freeze cooled applesauce in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight.

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and coarsely chop apples. Place apples in a 2-quart sauce pan. Add all ingredients. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 12 to 15 minutes or until apples are tender.
• Mash apples with potato masher or fork. Serve warm or chilled.