Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

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Fall is the perfect season for Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce. My simple recipe combines apples, some fresh lemon juice, a bit of sugar, and cinnamon. We love this applesauce warm, but it's great cold out of the refrigerator too!

by Sue Ringsdorf·published 2021-11-24

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Servings

['6', '6 cups']

Total time

40 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

241 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

10 large apples (- peeled and sliced)apple
1 cup waterwater
1/2 large lemon (- freshly squeezed)lemon
⅓ cup granulated sugarsugar
1-2 teaspoons cinnamoncinnamon

Instructions (4 steps)

01Prep apples. Use a sharp knife to cut the apples in fourths. Then use a paring knife to peel the skins and remove the core. If you have an apple peeler/corer, use that!
02Cook apples. Place the apples in a stock pot and add the lemon juice and water. Cook on medium heat until the apples are tender and partially broken down, using a wooden spoon to stir frequently. Cooking time will vary. Remove cooked apples from heat.10 large apples, 1/2 large lemon, 1 cup water
03Add sugar and cinnamon. Then add the sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine well.⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon
04Serve. Pour hot applesauce into a serving dish. Serve warm, if possible, or store in the refrigerator for later.

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