Homemade Chunky Apple Sauce Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel and core the apples, and then dice them into small chunks.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the apples, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stirring occasionally, cook until the apples have softened, about 30-40 minutes.
• Using a blender, food processor, or potato masher, break down the apples, making sure to keep the consistency somewhat chunky. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days.

APPLESAUCE (FOR CANNING)

Steps:

• Peel, core and quarter apples.
• You will need 3 to 3-1/2 pounds per quart of applesauce.
• Place in large saucepot.
• Cook apples with just enough water so they don't stick.
• Cook over medium heat until soft.
• Puree in food processor or food mill until smooth.
• Return to pan and bring to a boil.
• You may add sugar if desired.
• Taste to see how sweet the apples are.
• You can also add cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
• Keep applesauce boiling and ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Remove air bubbles and adjust two piece caps.
• Process pints and quarts for 20 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• If you like chunky sauce, only puree half of the apples and crush the other half with a potato masher.
• Prep time is an estimate as it depends on how many quarts of sauce you are preparing.

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

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

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

EASY, CHUNKY HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE - GRANDMA'S RECIPE (GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, VEGAN)

Steps:

• Peel, core and chop the apples. (I love the corer slicer combo. Makes it so much easier. (affiliate link))
• Place peels in medium pot with 1/2 cup water.
• Place apples in large pot with 1 cup water.
• Cover and cook each on medium high for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring ever few minutes, until it is the mushy-ness you want.
• Use a potato masher (pictured above) and mash the apples.
• Use a blender or food processor to blend up the peels.
• Mix the two parts together. The peel give extra flavor and sweetness to your applesauce. So yummy!

CHUNKY HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the apples in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter the brown sugar and chunks of butter evenly over top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the apples are very tender.
• Mash the apples with a potato masher or fork. Taste; if the applesauce is too tart, add more brown sugar little by little until the flavors are balanced. (Note that no two batches will ever be the same; the flavor will depend on the tartness of the apples you use.)
• Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The applesauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Using an apple slicer, cut apple into 8 pieces. Then peel off skins and continue to slice down apples into thinner slices. See article for image. Place all thin apple slices into sauce pan.
• Add 1/4th cup water and ground cinnamon and mix well.
• Heat sauce pan on medium low until mixture begins to boil, which takes just a few minutes so do not walk away from the pan.
• Cover apples with lid and reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook apples for about 20 minutes or until apples are mushy. Depending on how large your apples are, this could take up to 30 minutes or so.
• Stir in brown sugar and mash with a potato masher to make a chunky apple sauce or vitamix blender or food processor if you would like it to be creamier
• Makes 2 cups.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in crockpot.
• Cover and cook on low 8 hours.

BEST HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• To a saucepot, combine the apples (peeled and chopped) with the rest of the ingredients and cook on low to medium heat, uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Once the apples are soft, remove the pot from the heat and roughly mash with a potato masher or fork**. Enjoy!

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core, and cut apples into 3/4-inch chunks. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add apples, cinnamon, sugar, and two tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
• Carefully puree in a food processor or blender (don't fill too full; split into two portions if needed) until smooth. Store in the fridge and serve by itself, over pork chops, over ice cream, over pancakes...or any place where applesauce is needed!

APPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients to a large pot or saucepan and stir well. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Simmer for 20-30 minutes, until apples are well broken down.
• For a chunkier applesauce, serve as is. For a smoother version, use an immersion blender to puree or transfer to a blender or food processor. Add more sweetener or spices, to taste.
• Store airtight in the fridge.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

EASY HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel, core and slice all of the apples.
• Into a large stockpot, add 1 1/2 cups water and 2 Tbsp sugar. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil to dissolve sugar. Add all of the sliced apples, reduce heat to low then cover with lid and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Mash apples to desired consistency, using either a potato masher, an immersion blender, or an electric hand mixer.
• Once applesauce is at room temperature, serve with cinnamon if desired. Refrigerate, freeze, or can for longer storage.
• Wash and sterilize 8 pint-sized jars and lids. Use a ladle and funnel to pour hot applesauce into sterilized jars. Wipe the jar rims clean with a paper towel.
• Fill a large canning pot 1/3 full with water and bring to a boil. Place applesauce jars into the hot water, making sure they are covered by 1-2 inches of water. Return to a boil and process for 20 minutes.
• Carefully remove from the water using a jar lifter and place them right side up until they reach room temperature and lid suctions in and seals. The lids should not pop when sealed correctly. If any jars do not form the seal, refrigerate and enjoy within 2 weeks.

CROCK-POT HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, then turn down to LOW and cook for 4 to 6 hours or until apples are tender.
• Use a potato masher to mash the apples into your desired consistency.
• Taste for desired sweetness. If necessary, stir in more sugar or honey while the applesauce is still warm. Adding in small increments until desired sweetness is reached.
• Serve warm or spoon into jars or containers and refrigerate for up to 1 week.