Cherry Applesauce Recipe

This easy applesauce recipe gets a delicious upgrade with tart cherry preserves! Perfect as a standalone side dish, or elevate your latkes, chicken, and more with this vibrant, flavorful sauce. Inspired by a Russian recipe from Bon Appetit (Dec. 2001), this recipe is quick, simple, and bursting with flavor. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 305.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Applesauce

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How to Make Cherry Applesauce

  1. Peel, core, and chop 2 pounds of apples into 1-inch chunks.
  2. In a heavy large saucepan, combine the apple chunks and 1 cup of unsweetened apple juice.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until apples are very tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cherry preserves.
  6. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, gently mash the mixture to your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a touch more preserves or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  8. Let cool completely.
  9. This sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  10. Serve warm or cold, garnished with a pinch of grated ginger (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

234g

Fat

0g

Carbs

26g