Homemade apple sauce is key to celebrating apple season right—and its super easy to make! From the orchard to your table, get a taste of fall with this nutritious snack!
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- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Salads + Sides
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Combine apples, brown sugar, salt, and water in a medium sauce pan on high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer until apples are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Uncover and simmer to thicken the mixture.
- Stir in lemon juice and ground cinnamon.
- Using a fork or potato masher, crush the mixture until desired texture: chunky or thin.
- Serve warm or chilled.