Best Flavored Applesauce Recipes

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 MANGO APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Core the apples. Peel if desired.
• Peel mango and cut into bite sized pieces.
• Cut apples into bite sized pieces.
• Add apples and mango to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add just enough water to keep fruit from sticking.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft.
• Transfer cooked fruit to a blender, food processor, or food mill.
• Process to desired consistency.
• Return to Dutch oven. Taste pureed fruit.
• Add honey if desired. Stir to mix well.
• Ladle hot sauce into pint jars.
• Cover with two-piece lids and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.
• Remove from canner and let cool overnight.