Stovetop Applesauce

4 from 3 votes

Lightly spiced and loaded with fall flavors, this stovetop applesauce comes together in minutes on the stovetop and is a great use for extra apples.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 105kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs gala or honeycrisp apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 to 1 cup apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Combine apples, 1/2 cup apple cider, brown sugar, lemon juice, and spices in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring apples to a simmer over medium heat then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan, and allow to simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are very soft.
Transfer apple mixture to a blender and blend on high speed, thinning applesauce with additional apple cider if needed until applesauce is your desired consistency. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store applesauce in refrigerator up to 1 week. Applesauce may also be frozen up to 2 months.

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