Chunky Applesauce

Name: Chunky Applesauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 8 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3-1/2 pounds); 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

There's just something extra special about a homemade applesauce recipe like this one. This simple dish is tart and not too sweet. It makes the perfect side, especially with pork chops or a pork roast. —Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Ingredients

8 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Mash apples slightly if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 157 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Chunky Applesauce in Taste of Home June/July 1993

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vikmurphy

Sep 13, 2019

Can this be canned?
Appy_Girl

Nov 15, 2018

No excuses not to make fresh. This recipe is outstanding. It literally is done in no time at all. I used Gala Apples and I added about a 1/2 cup of apple juice to the pot. I also left out the vanilla. The smell of the simmering apples fills the room with a most wonderful smell . Cooked it low and very slowly. It was so good. A must make in my opinion. TOH VFE
KEVANNA

Jan 14, 2018

YUMMY, CHUNKY APPLESAUCE, I ADD CREAM CHEESE, SMALL AMOUNT. I MADE TARTS, OUT OF THIS RECIPE. I COOK THESE IN MY NEW, POWER AIR FRYER OVEN. COOK ON !!
wendylee84

Sep 18, 2017

Love homemade applesauce.
Nancy

May 10, 2017

I haven't used store-bought applesauce in years. We have a Gravenstein tree in our front yard; when that's not in season, I use Honey Crisp or Granny Smith--we like it fairly tart. Love the vanilla, and I also throw in a pat of butter and a bit of apple juice (makes it smoother) and a teaspoon or so of apple brandy or apple schnapps. But I've never tried brown sugar, only white sugar, and will definitely do so next batch.
pajamaangel

Feb 14, 2017

Great flavor! It was quite sweet so I may cut back on either the vanilla or use less brown sugar.
PageRD

Oct 16, 2016

This was delicious and made my home smell wonderful while it was cooking! I thought the vanilla was a little overwhelming so I would probably cut this down or leave it out next time.
cmfogs

Nov 22, 2015

So good and easy. Easily the best homemade applesauce I've made.
LeslieH

Feb 8, 2015

Love, love, love the addition of the vanilla. I would never have thought about putting vanilla in applesauce, but it just adds that something special.
pvisaya

Nov 3, 2013

Best applesauce ever! I agree with the previous reviewer that the vanilla gives it an extra special flavor. My apples were sweet, so I added lemon juice and cut back on the sugar. Yum!