Best Easy Applesauce Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until desired consistency is reached, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

EASY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray.
• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
• Mix in beaten eggs, applesauce and melted butter. (by hand, do not need mixer).
• Evenly scoop mixture into muffin pans.
• Sprinkle crystal sugar sprinkles on tops of muffins.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Test to see if toothpick comes out clean.

EASY CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Stir apples, cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until apples and cranberries are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir lemon juice into cranberry mixture.
• Mash cranberry mixture with a wooden spoon or fork to make a chunky sauce.

QUICK & EASY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Put water and apples in pot.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low. Simmer approx 25 minutes, or until soft -- stirring occasinally.
• Slightly mash apples. Add sugar, cinnamon and all spice.
• Mix well, and let simmer about 5 more minutes.
• If you want a smoother texture sauce, pour into a blender, and Puree until desired texture.

QUICK AND EASY APPLESAUCE CAKE

Steps:

• Blend sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
• Grease Bundt pan and dust with 1 tablespoon of the sugar-cinnamon mixture, reserving remainder for cake.
• In large bowl combined margarine, eggs, applesauce, and cake mix until moistened.
• Reserve 1 1/2 cups batter.
• Pour remaining batter into pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture; then top with reserved batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.
• Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then invert on serving plate.

EASY SAUCY APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; mix well and pour into a greased 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish.
• In a skillet, brown the pork chops in the butter.
• When browned on both sides, place over the applesauce mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.

PERFECT EASY MICROWAVE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and slice the apples.
• Place apples in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Add in 1/4 cup water, cinnamon (start with 1/2 teaspoon) and nutmeg, if using; stir to combine.
• Cover with heavy microwave-safe plastic wrap (leave a little side opened to allow steam to escape).
• Microwave on HIGH power for 10 minutes.
• Remove the bowl and stir the apples, then contine to microwave uncovered until apples are very tender (about 5-6 minutes longer).
• Using a large fork (I use a potato masher for this) coarsley mash apples to desired texture.
• Add in sugar to taste while the apples are still hot; mix well to combine.
• Bring to room temperature and then refrigerate for up to two days, or freeze in plastic freezer containers.

EASY APPLESAUCE COOKIES

Steps:

• Stir together first five ingredients; set aside.
• Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in applesauce; mixture will look curdled.
• Beat in flour mixture until well-blended.
• Drop by teaspoonsful on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until browned around edges and top springs back when lightly pressed.
• Cool on wire racks.

BEST CHUNKY APPLESAUCE (SLOW COOKER) QUICK & EASY

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients into crock pot. Cover and cook on low for approximately 6-8 hours.
• 2. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. We also like it served over oatmeal.

DOUG'S EASY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Mix apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, apple cider, and salt together in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Use a potato masher while cooking to help break down the apples. Serve warm or cool.

EASY VEGAN APPLESAUCE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix oil and sugar; then add applesauce.
• Combine dry ingredients and add to applesauce mixture; beat until smooth.
• Pour into a greased and floured 8-inch square baking dish.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes
• Use icing if desired.

INSTANT POT EASY CINNAMON APPLESAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• In the insert of the Instant Pot, add all of the ingredients. Stir to mix them together and to roughly coat the apples in the cinnamon and brown sugar.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on HIGH PRESSURE and set timer for 5 minutes.
• When the timer is finished, let the Instant Pot sit for 10 minutes and do a NATURAL RELEASE, then move the valve to VENTING to quick release any of the remaining pressure.
• Remove the lid and stir, then serve warm.
• Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for 5-7 days.

EASY APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl, combine applesauce, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar & ginger; mix well and pour into a greased 13" x 9" baking dish.
• 2. In a skillet, brown pork chops in butter.
• 3. When browned on both sides, place pork chops in baking dish over the applesauce mixture.
• 4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.

CINNAMON APPLESAUCE (EASY MICROWAVE RECIPE)

Steps:

• In a 2 quart microwave- safe dish with a lid, combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
• Cover, and microwave on high until very tender, 10- 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Mash apples with the back of a spoon.
• Serve warm; or cover, refrigerate at least 1 hour, and serve chilled. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

PERFECT, EASY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Use sectioned apple slicer to easily core and slice your apples (or do it by hand).
• Place apples, water and cinnamon sticks in a large, heavy pot.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the apples are soft.
• Remove cinnamon sticks and process in batches in the Foley Mill (check out ebay or Ace Hardware for Mills). Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Serve warm topped with butter! Or eat cold from the refrigerator! Or warm topped with cinnamon sugar pie crust pieces! Or freeze for later use! So much better than jarred sauce!

EASY BAKED APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Spread butter all over the interior of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Peel and core apples. Cut into chunks.
• Add the apple chunks to the baking dish, along with the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender.
• Uncover and mash with a potato masher while still warm.

EASY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Place apples and cider into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until apples are tender. Allow to cool.
• Run cooked apples through a food mill. Add any sweeteners or spices at this time.
• Serve chilled for best flavor.

EASY APPLESAUCE (COOKED IN RICE STEAMER)

Steps:

• Peel, core, and coarsely chop the apples.
• Run apples through a blender until you have the desired consistency. I like mine slightly chunky. (Alternatively, you could finely chop the apples and not use the blender at all.).
• Pour into a heavy ceramic bowl that easily fits inside your rice cooker.
• Add sugar and lemon juice; stir together thoroughly.
• Place a cinnamon stick into the bowl of raw applesauce. Make sure that it is completely covered.
• Fill the metal bowl of your rice steamer so that the water is two inches high.
• Put the ceramic bowl filled with raw applesauce into the rice cooker. Cover and push the "cook" button.
• Walk away! Your rice steamer will do all the cooking, and no need to stir. The length of time it takes to cook probably varies according to your rice steamer, but I have the loveliest applesauce in about 10-15 minutes. Check back periodically and taste until it is done to your liking. Turn off the machine when it's done. You can leave the ceramic bowl in the rice cooker to cool, or remove it immediately with some tongs.

EASY MICROWAVE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine apples and water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH (100%) 12-14 minutes or until apples are tender. (If microwave does not have carousel, rotate dish every 4 minutes). Stir in sugar and choice of flavorings.
• Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Stir and set aside to cool before serving. If finer texture is desired, mash or puree apple mixture and put through a strainer.

APPLESAUCE FOR EASY APPLE TART

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine apples, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until apples are very soft. Remove saucepan from heat. Transfer apples to a food mill fitted with a medium disk, and process.