Best Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipes

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CHUNKY HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE



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This baked homemade applesauce is rich, tart and sweet -- almost like apple pie filling -- and a world apart from store-bought.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 1h

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pounds apples (about 10), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks (I like a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch chunks
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar, packed
Ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the apples in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter the brown sugar and chunks of butter evenly over top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the apples are very tender.
  • Mash the apples with a potato masher or fork. Taste; if the applesauce is too tart, add more brown sugar little by little until the flavors are balanced. (Note that no two batches will ever be the same; the flavor will depend on the tartness of the apples you use.)
  • Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The applesauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 196, Fat 5g, Carbohydrate 42g, Protein 1g, SaturatedFat 3g, Sugar 34g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 6mg, Cholesterol 11mg

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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Skip the sugary jarred stuff. Whip up a comforting bowl of rustic, homemade cinnamon-scented applesauce that comes together in no time.

Provided by Shanna Mallon

Categories     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium-sized slightly sweet apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Peel and core the apples, and then dice them into small chunks.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the apples, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stirring occasionally, cook until the apples have softened, about 30-40 minutes.
  • Using a blender, food processor, or potato masher, break down the apples, making sure to keep the consistency somewhat chunky. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 107 calories, Sugar 19.8 g, Sodium 50.5 mg, Fat 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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Serve this chunky applesauce alongside Talia's Favorite Latkes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Granny Smith apples (about 3/4 pound)
3 McIntosh apples (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon margarine or unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Peel, core, and cut apples into 3/4-inch chunks. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add apples, cinnamon, sugar, and two tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

SARAH'S APPLESAUCE



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This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it - and he hates canned applesauce!

Provided by PHATCAT

Categories     Side Dish     Applesauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¾ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

PRESSURE-COOKER HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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This applesauce is so easy. My family loves the things I make from scratch, and it's good knowing exactly what I'm putting in it! -Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, NJ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 medium McIntosh, Empire or other apples (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add remaining ingredients., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Mash apples with a potato masher or use an immersion blender until sauce is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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There's just something extra special about a homemade applesauce recipe like this one. This simple dish is tart and not too sweet. It makes the perfect side, especially with pork chops or a pork roast. -Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Mash apples slightly if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE



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After tasting the pure apple flavor of this homemade sauce, you just might never go back to the store-bought kind. Supermarket applesauce can be loaded with added sweeteners and flavorings. We use only a little sugar, plus lemon juice, salt and cinnamon, providing a balanced flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 1h35m

Yield about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds assorted apples, such as Golden Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp or McIntosh (about 8), peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup sugar
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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.

BEST CHUNKY APPLESAUCE (SLOW COOKER) QUICK & EASY



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This is by far the best, most delicious and easiest way to make applesauce! This recipe is over 30 years old and has been a tried and true standby in my kitchen. Served warm with whipped cream or ice cream, your family will never want store-bought again. Make a double batch... it will go fast!

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8-10 large cooking apples, cut into chunks, or 12 medium apples. i like granny smiths.
1/2 c water or apple juice
1/2-1 tsp cinnamon, optional
1/2-1 c sugar (i use 1/4 c. white sugar, 1/2 c. brown sugar)
1 pinch each of nutmeg and ginger, if desired

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.

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