Canned Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe

Canned Applesauce Better Homes & Gardens

WebMay 6, 2024 · In an 8- to 10-quart heavy pot combine apples, the water, and, if desired, stick cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, …

1. Core and quarter apples. In an 8- to 10-quart heavy pot combine apples, the water, and, if desired, stick cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 35 minutes or until apples are very tender, stirring often.
2. Remove and discard cinnamon, if used. Press apples through a food mill or sieve. Return pulp to pot. Stir in enough of the sugar to sweeten as desired. If necessary, stir in an additional 1/2 to 1 cup water to make desired consistency. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly.
3. Ladle hot applesauce into hot, sterilized pint or quart canning jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids.
4. Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner for 15 minutes for pints or 20 minutes for quarts (start timing when water returns to boiling). Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

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Easy Homemade Applesauce Tastes Better From Scratch

WebJan 13, 2022 · Recipe Variations: Applesauce for Baby: No added sugar is needed (apples are naturally very sweet) but if you choose to use sugar, …

1. First peel, core, and cut your apples into slices. (An apple peeler/corer/slicer may come in handy for this part, but you can do it by hand.)
2. Place apple slices in a large pot and add 1 cup of water. Cook the apples over medium heat, stirring often, until tender. Mash the apples with a potato masher. If you want an even smoother consistency, puree them in a blender.
3. At this point you can add a little extra water if you need to, depending on how thick or thin you want your applesauce. I like to reach the consistency of slightly runny pudding.
4. You can also add sugar at this point, depending on how sweet you want your applesauce. Add a little at a time and taste it until it's how you like.

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