Homemade Apple Sauce
Our Homemade Apple Sauce recipe is so quick and easy when you know how to make it, and a great addition to so many recipes. Choose chunky or smooth, and adjust to how sweet you like it. We give you step by steps to make this simple apple sauce at home in US & UK measurements. Perfect first food when weaning your baby, use a food processer to turn the sauce into a lump-free natural unsweetened apple puree.A perfect topping for desserts such as pancakes, waffles, pies, cakes, yoghurts and ice cream. Equally great served up as condiment with a Pork or Gammon Roast Dinner. Or try using as a substitute for oil, butter, or eggs in baking.
Yield: 15 People
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Apples - cored and chopped 4 Bramley cooking apples or 6 regular eating apples can be used
- 200 ml (1 cup) water 100 ml (½ cup) for a chunky sauce. 300 ml (1 ½ cup) for a smooth puree.
Optional
- 1 3" Cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon or try a vanilla pod, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg or ginger instead
- 150 grams (¾ cup) Granulated sugar Optional (add none or less to your desired sweetness) See Notes for other ways to sweeten.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Optional, for extra tartness, to make last longer and maintain nice fresh colour.
Instructions
- Place chopped apple into a saucepan with the water and cinnamon stickBring to a boil then turn the heat down to simmer for 15 minutes
- Remove from heat. Take the cinnamon stick out and mash the apples up into desired texture. Use a masher for chunky or thick. Use a blender to turn it into an apple puree with no lumps.
- Taste test, if not sweet enough, add a tablespoon at a time of sugar, keep adding, until at the desired sweetness. Then add lemon juice.
- Return to low heat and simmer for a further 5 mins, until the sugar has dissolved. Serve and enjoy!!
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Notes
Nutritional values have been calculated with no added sugar.
For natural alternatives to sugar, try any of the following adding small amounts and taste test until happy.
Coconut sugar, stevia, honey, maple syrup or agave syrup.
Please note, if making apple puree for a baby, it is best to keep it unsweetened.
Never, use honey to sweeten if serving to a baby under 1-year-old.
How to store Homemade Apple Sauce?
Store in old jars, before using an old jar and lid, make sure to wash thoroughly and leave to sit in boiling water for 15 minutes to sterilise it.How long does Apple Sauce last in the fridge?
Can be kept in the fridge sealed in a jar for up to 10 days.Can you freeze Apple Sauce?
Freeze in large ice cube trays, for perfectly proportioned sizes. Once frozen remove from tray and keep in a freezer bag, defrosting small portions overnight in the fridge when needed. This is perfect when weaning a baby, as they only want tiny portions at a time. Store frozen for up to 3 months.Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg