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Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce

6 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

5 cups

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023
Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! —Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey
Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce
Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 7 medium McIntosh, Empire or other apples (about 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, optional

Directions

  1. Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until desired consistency is reached, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.