Homemade Applesauce

Homemade applesauce is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert perfect for any time of the year. I like to combine sweet and tart apples for more taste. Here's a simple recipe for homemade applesauce:

Ingredients:

6-8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ( Honeycrisp, granny smith, gala)
1/4 cup of water
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg
1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

Combine the sliced apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large saucepan.

Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender.

Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

Puree the mixture using a blender or food processor until it reaches your desired consistency. If you like chunky applesauce, you can skip this step.

Add the fresh lemon juice and stir well to combine.

Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness or spices as needed. Let cook on low heat, occasionally stirring for 30 mins to enhance flavor.

Serve the homemade applesauce warm or chilled.

Enjoy your delicious homemade applesauce as a snack, side dish, dessert, or topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.