Our Homemade Applesauce 

Want to make your own applesauce?

We decided since we had the applesauce shown in our Frittata cups photo, 

that we better get our applesauce recipe posted the same time.
We make ours with skins for texture, and literally only takes 20 minutes.
(That's for preparation AND cooking!)

sylvie has always hated the smooth texture of things, like apple sauce, yogurt and puddings.
Well did we find a solution for that..
☺
Not to mention, making anything yourself cuts way back in no-no ingredients, so much healthier!!
(Now I'm an applesauce lover!) 

Let's get started!!

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First let's start by chopping up your apples.
We used 1 large Gala apple and 4 small McIntosh apples.
We chop ours in bigger chunks.
The apples will cook down so it will still be saucy no matter the size of the apple.
But, the skins do stay intact, so if you prefer smaller bites of skin, chop the apples smaller.
If you prefer no skin at all, you can peel the apples instead.
It may change the cooking time by a few minutes faster.
(this is the size of our apples)



Once your apples are chopped, toss them into your pot.
Now add your lime juice, water, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Give them a stir and on medium  heat let them simmer down.



In 5 minutes the apple peels will begin pulling off.
(picture above)
(possibly sooner if you cut the apples in smaller chunks)
You will notice the apples are already starting to break down.
Continue to stir every couple of minutes, watching them closely.
They will reduce and thicken, and you'll know when they're finished.

15 minutes total of cooktime, no joke!
How easy is that ?

We pull out about 1/3 of the apple skins, as that's our personal preference.
You may choose to keep them, or pull them all out, totally up to you.
We personally love the texture with the skins.
Now let them cool, and store in the refrigerator.  Stays good for 4-5 days!
That is why we don't make a super big batch, no waste that way.

Here is your recipe in full, along with calories, etc..

Our Homemade Applesauce

Servings: 1.5 cups (Split in 4 servings)
Calories: 113 calories
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Super great for a healthy snack or a side dish to any meal.

Ingredients

5 medium apples, skin on, roughly chopped
(We actually used 4 small McIntosh apples & 1 really large Gala)
Juice of 1/2 lime (approximately 1/8 cup)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon

Method

Chop your apples and toss them into the pot, skins on.
Add your lime juice, water, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Give it all a good stir around and put it on medium heat, allowing the apples to simmer down.
Continue to stir them every couple of minutes, watching them closely.
After about 5 minutes, you should start to see the apples breaking down and the skins pull off.
They will reduce and thicken as they cook down, so you will know when it's done.
Take the pot off the heat and let the applesauce cool down.

Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 or 5 days in a sealed container.
You can double the recipe easily.

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There you have it!
Our Simply Super Simple Homemade Applesauce, hehe.
You can make it in a quick pinch or while cooking dinner, it takes really no time at all.
It makes a super nice side dish to meals, and is lovely with your breakfast or as a healthy snack.
And, it's such a basic, simple recipe you can dress it up as you like.

Here is a picture of sylvie's breakfast with the applesauce and frittata cups, 



We'd love to hear from any of you if you try our recipes.
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We will always get back to you as soon as we can!

Thank you so much for being here with us.
In gratitude,
Jen & sylvie