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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)
Applesauce For Canning

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Ingredients for Applesauce For Canning

  • 12 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 6-8 medium apples)
  • Water

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

795g

Fat

2g

Carbs

88g

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