The Best 4-Ingredient Homemade Applesauce: Fresh and Flavorful

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There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, homemade applesauce! 🍎

This 4-Ingredient Homemade Applesauce is simple, wholesome, and bursting with natural apple flavor.

Made with crisp apples, a touch of cinnamon, sugar, and just a bit of water, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

Whether you enjoy it as a snack, a dessert, or a side dish, this easy applesauce is a must-try. I actually used it in my Apple Oatmeal Muffins recipe!!

Plus, it’s healthier and tastier than store-bought versions—no preservatives, just pure deliciousness. Let’s turn those apples into magic! ✨

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Applesauce

This Healthy and Easy Homemade Applesauce is the perfect combination of simplicity, nutrition, and flavor! 🍎

Made with just four ingredients, it’s free from preservatives, making it a wholesome choice for you and your family.

Whether you use it as a snack for the kids, a baking ingredient, or a topping for pancakes or oatmeal, this applesauce fits seamlessly into any meal.

Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make—no fancy equipment required! With its rich apple flavor and warm hint of cinnamon, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.

Healthy, delicious, and so versatile—what’s not to love?

Ingredients for Healthy Apple Muffins

Making Homemade Applesauce is delightfully simple, and you only need a handful of ingredients!

🍎 First, choose your favorite apples—sweet varieties like Fuji or Gala work wonderfully, but you can also mix in tart apples like Granny Smith for a more balanced flavor.

🍎 A sprinkle of cinnamon adds that warm, cozy spice that makes this applesauce irresistible.

🍎 For sweetness, just a touch of sugar can be added, but feel free to adjust based on the natural sweetness of your apples.

🍎 Finally, a bit of water helps everything cook down to the perfect, soft texture.

With these four ingredients, you’ll have a batch of delicious, homemade applesauce that’s healthier and fresher than anything store-bought! ✨

How to Make Homemade Applesauce

Prepare the Apples

Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks for quicker cooking.

Cook the Apples

In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon and water.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and breaking down.

Mash or Blend

For a chunky applesauce: Use a potato masher to mash the apples until they reach your desired texture.
For a smooth applesauce: Blend with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.

Cool and Store

Let the applesauce cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Storage Tips

Storing your Homemade Applesauce properly ensures it stays fresh and flavorful for days!

Once your applesauce has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container or jar. If you plan to enjoy it within a week, keep it refrigerated—homemade applesauce stays fresh in the fridge for up to 7–10 days.

You will always have a batch of delicious, homemade applesauce ready to enjoy, whether as a snack, a side, or in your favorite recipes!

Can You Freeze Applesauce?

Yes you can! For longer storage, freeze your applesauce in portioned containers or resealable bags, leaving a bit of space for expansion. It can last up to 3 months in the freezer!

When ready to use, simply thaw in the fridge overnight.

If you make this recipe, make sure to Tag me! @simply.cath.kitchen I love seeing my recipe in other people’s homes!

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