Easy Homemade Applesauce (chunky style)

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our privacy policy.

This recipe for Homemade Applesauce comes together in just 30 minutes and is better than any canned applesauce you could ever purchase. It’s easy to make, fresh and absolutely delicious!

Whose grandma makes or made homemade applesauce? Mine sure did. Let’s be honest…she made everything homemade. That’s just how they do it up in Sibley Iowa. My grandma grew up on a farm and raised her family on a farm so she KNOWS how to cook. Like really knows. I mean just check out this recipe for my Grandma’s Brownies. It’s one of the most popular recipes on my blog..for good reason! Her recipes are SO nostalgic to me, like they’re engrained in my soul. This homemade applesauce recipe is right up there with the brownie recipe. I’m very excited to share it with you.

What you need to make homemade applesauce

Ingredients:

• Apples – Granny Smith are wonderful for this recipe. I like the sweet and sour combo.
• Brown sugar and granulated sugar – they sweeten the applesauce. If you want an unsweetened applesauce, simple don’t add sugar.
• Cinnamon and nutmeg – make sure to include both. The nutmeg is needed for spice.
• Vanilla extract – makes such a difference. Adds warmth and sweetness.
• Water – the water is needed so the apples have a liquid to cook down in.

Instructions

Simply add all the ingredients to a pot and simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes or until the apples have softened. It’s really that simple. Now, how you serve the applesauce is up to you! I prefer a chunkier applesauce so I mash them with a fork. For a smooth applesauce, simply blend it in a blender. Or you can do nothing to the apples and have a really chunky applesauce. Sometimes my grandma would just quarter the apples and we’d eat these big soft sweet apples right out of the jar. Delicious!

What to serve with homemade applesauce

I can tell you how we enjoyed it growing up and to this day, I wouldn’t change a thing.

• As a side dish for holiday dinners. It goes really well with ham, turkey and prime rib. We also enjoyed it as a side with sloppy joe’s. Another one of my grandma’s recipes.
• Over ice cream. YES! This was my very favorite. Spoon it over vanilla ice cream. You’ll thank me later. It would also be delicious over a high fat Greek yogurt.
• On a dinner roll with butter. Basically treat it like a jam or jelly.
• Enjoy as is!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does homemade applesauce last in the fridge?

It can last up to 2 weeks, actually! I suggest using an airtight container with a lid to store it in. Something like this. Or a large mason jar would work well, too.

Can you freeze homemade applesauce?

It can be frozen for up to 6 months. Again, it should be stored in a freezer safe container with a tight fitting lid. It can be thawed on the counter or overnight in the fridge.

Can this recipe be made without sugar?

Yes! Simply don’t add the sugar and reduce the amount of water to 3/4 cup. This is great for babies and toddlers.

There you have it! A simple and easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe. It can be sweetened or unsweetened. It can be served chunky or smooth. It’s great as is or with tons of different meals. If you’ve got 30 minutes, go grab yourself some beautiful apples and make this recipe!

Continue to Content

Yield: 6 servings

Homemade Applesauce

Print

Homemade applesauce is very easy to make! Fresh apples are cut into chunks then simmered with sugar, water, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 apples, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional, but recommend)
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and place over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring a few times.
2. Once the apples have cooked, turn off heat and let cool completely. Three options for serving: mash with a fork, blend in blender or do nothing and keep chunky. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.

Applesauce can be frozen for up to 12 months.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 173Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 6gSugar: 37gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated. Use as an approximation only.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram