Carol’s Homemade Applesauce
Servings: 5 Cups
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large tart apples , such as Cortland, Mutsu, Jonathan or Crispin, cored, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- A pinch of kosher salt
- Water
- ½ - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , to taste, optional
Instructions
- Place the apples, sugar and salt in a medium-size, heavy saucepan and add water to barely cover the apples.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, mashing up the apples as they get tender and start to break down.
- Allow the applesauce to cool, then add the cinnamon to taste.
- Serve warm or cold. For a smoother consistency, purée in a food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg