Quick Homemade Applesauce No Sugar Added Recipe

Craving a healthy and delicious applesauce? This recipe is ready in under 40 minutes and is perfect for diabetics, low-carb diets, or anyone watching their sugar intake! Made with a blend of sweet and tart apples (like Braeburn and Granny Smith), this naturally sweetened applesauce is bursting with fresh apple flavor. A touch of salt enhances the sweetness, while the option to add a half cup of sugar allows you to customize the sweetness to your liking. Serve warm alongside potato latkes, pancakes, or enjoy it on its own – it's that good!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 125.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Quick Homemade Applesauce No Sugar Added

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How to Make Quick Homemade Applesauce No Sugar Added

  1. Peel, core, and chop 2 pounds of apples (1 pound sweet apples like Braeburn and 1 pound tart apples like Granny Smith) into approximately 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 2 lemon slices.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the apples are very soft and easily mashed. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the lemon slices.
  6. Mash the apples using a potato masher or an immersion blender until you reach your desired consistency. For a smoother applesauce, use a food mill.
  7. Taste and add a half cup of sugar (optional) if you prefer a sweeter applesauce.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g

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