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Cinnamon Applesauce

Quick homemade applesauce simmered with brown sugar, lemon, cinnamon and nutmeg, then blended as chunky or smooth as you like.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 apples any kind, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Peel, slice and chop the apples into cubes.
  2. In a large pot, combine the apples, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the apples are very tender but not quite mushy.
  4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a food processor.
  5. Blend to your desired consistency, chunky or completely smooth.
  6. Store in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Granny Smith apples give a nice tart flavor, but any apple works.