Recipe credit
Adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture
Ingredients
- 7 apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Wash and peel apples. Cut into quarters and core apples.
- Combine apples, sugar, and water in saucepan. Heat to a boil. Turn heat to low as soon as the water is boiling.
- Simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring and mashing occasionally until apples are tender throughout.
- Once tender, mash apples to the desired consistency. Add cinnamon if desired.
Tips and variations
- Teens can peel and cut apples to make sauce.
- Serve applesauce as a snack, sprinkled with a little cinnamon.
- Serve with pork roast or pork chops.
- Substitute applesauce for oil in baked goods.
Nutritional info
Calories
64
Total fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
2 mg
Total carbohydrates
17 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Protein
0 g
Total sugar
16 g
