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Applesauce For Canning Recipe

Preserve the taste of autumn with this delicious applesauce recipe, perfect for canning and enjoying all year round! Adapted from a classic, this recipe lets you customize the spice blend to your liking. Make a batch for your pantry and savor the sweet, spiced flavor of homemade applesauce.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 995.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.3 (36 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Applesauce For Canning

  • 6 pounds apples
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup white sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice (optional)

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How to Make Applesauce For Canning

  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. Combine the chopped apples, water (or apple juice), sugar (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for approximately 60-80 minutes, stirring occasionally. The apples should be very soft and easily mashed.
  4. Mash the apples with a potato masher or immersion blender to your desired consistency. For a smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender; for a chunkier applesauce, use a potato masher.
  5. If canning, follow proper canning procedures for your jars and equipment. Ladle the hot applesauce into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  6. Remove any air bubbles and wipe the jar rims clean. Place lids and rings on jars and process in a boiling water bath according to your canning instructions.
  7. If not canning, allow the applesauce to cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

795g

Fat

2g

Carbs

88g

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