This Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce is a simple, delicious recipe that’s perfect for any time of year! Made with naturally sweet apples that intensify in flavor as they cook down, this easy applesauce pairs beautifully with warm, aromatic cinnamon.
Easy Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe
If you love applesauce, this homemade cinnamon applesauce is a must-try. It’s smooth, sweet, and free of artificial colors and flavors. It’s a tasty snack that even your kids will love. I love making this from scratch recipe because it’s so easy and it doesn’t cost you so much extra to make it yourself. Plus, you can taste the difference between this and store-bought. It has a natural sweet flavor that isn’t too sweet but still incredibly delicious. This recipe is also fantastic warm so feel free to serve yourself a portion straight from the pot.
Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Applesauce
- Only 4 ingredients. You only need 4 ingredients to make this applesauce recipe. The apples, cinnamon, white sugar as the sweetener, and water help it reach the right consistency. It’s so simple!
- Budget-friendly. This is a great treat to prepare on a tight budget. There are minimal components that are very cost-effective. Plus, it helps that it tastes so good!
- Quick to make. It takes around 20 minutes to cook the apples down enough to mash them which is honestly pretty fast. I like that I can whip up some cinnamon applesauce in a pinch without worrying about setting aside time for it.
What You’ll Need
All you need to make this homemade applesauce is 4 simple and easy-to-find ingredients. It doesn’t cost a lot and tastes better than the jarred kind!
- Apples: I love a combination of tart and sweet apples that are both firm and soft. It adds wonderful depth to the applesauce. I prefer using Tart Granny Smith (combined with a sweeter apple like Gala or Honeycrisp and Fuji). This is also a great recipe if you enjoy going to apple orchards in the Fall. Freshly picked apples are always the best!
- Sugar: I use white granulated sugar in this recipe. I have never tried with brown sugar so I am not sure if it would have a completely different texture and flavor.
- Cinnamon: You can’t have cinnamon applesauce without ground cinnamon. For a more prominent cinnamon flavor, you may add an extra pinch or two. Taste it to ensure it comes out to your liking.
- Water: Not only does the water add moisture to the apples as they cook to prevent them from drying out, but it also helps you achieve a smooth consistency.
How to Make Cinnamon Applesauce
There are only a few steps needed to make this cinnamon applesauce recipe. It’s ready super quick, too. I enjoy recipes like this one that are basic yet super tasty!
- Prepare the apples. Peel and core the apples. Then, cut them into small bite-sized chunks and put them into a large pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and water.
- Cook. Set the heat to medium and cover the pot. Cook the apple mixture for 18-20 minutes or until the apples are soft. Stir the mixture often to ensure even cooking. Then, remove the pot from the heat.
- Mash. Use a potato masher to mash the apples until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve. Enjoy warm!
Tips for Success
- Double the recipe. This recipe is easy to double or even triple if you have a large enough pot. I love making extra and storing it in the refrigerator to enjoy throughout the week. It’s a healthy and tasty snack that adults and kids both love!
- Use a blender. For extra smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender or transfer it to a regular blender or food processor. I like having small pieces of apple in mine so I just use the masher. It’s entirely up to your preference.
- Switch up the apples: I like to experiment with different varieties of apples every time I make this recipe. Tart Granny Smith combined with a sweeter apple like Gala or Honey crisp and Fuji, there are so many possibilities to give you slightly different flavor profiles.
Proper Storage
Store this applesauce in a mason jar or an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and store it for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying it.
Serve it cold or you may reheat it in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat to enjoy it warm.
Tips for Canning Homemade Applesauce
- When you are canning apple sauce you want to add a little lemon to it. This will prevent the apple sauce from getting brown.
- Make sure the jars are sterilized well.
- Add the apple sauce to the hot jars using a canning ladle.
- Remove the air and fill the jars, leaving about a 1/2 inch of space at the top.
- Once you have processed the apple sauce jars for about 20 minutes in a water bath, leave the jars alone for 24 hours.
- Then check the seals. The seals should not flex up and down.
More Apple Recipes to Try
Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Ingredients
- 5-6 large apples
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized chunks. Pour the apples into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the sugar, cinnamon, and water to the apples in the pot. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 18-20 minutes until the apples are very soft. Uncover the pot and remove from the heat.
- Mash the hot apple sauce with a potato masher until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve the apple sauce warm.
Last Step:
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- I used fresh apples from the orchard. Normally I would use a mix of apples from the grocery store, opting for the most firm and fresh apples available.
- For a very smooth apple sauce, blend the sauce with an immersion blender or in a food processor.
- The leftover apple sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.
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