This isn’t your baby’s applesauce. In this recipe, a grown-up glow-up elevates the traditional nutritional powerhouse to brunch-worthy. Here it’s left textural, with hints of lemon and vanilla – and don’t skip the cinnamon (because cinnamon will forever be apple’s best friend). Galas, which are mildly sweet and crisp, were used in this recipe, but the sweetness depends on the type of apples used. For sweeter sauce, choose Golden Delicious, Fuji or Honeycrisp. Also, a pinch of your preferred sweetener is totally acceptable! Top granola, oatmeal or ice cream, or serve it with homemade pancakes or crêpes for a special treat.
Homemade Elevated Applesauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 39 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled/diced apple 4 medium apples
- 1-½ tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest optional
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 Tbsp. water
Instructions
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In medium saucepan, bring all ingredients to boil. Stir, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
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Serve warm or chilled.
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Elevated Applesauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 80mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 38IU1%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.