HOW TO MAKE UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE

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This is a basic recipe for making unsweetened applesauce. It’s a staple ingredient for vegan recipes since it can be used in many ways. As a replacement for eggs, butter, and oil. As sweetener or snack, and more.

So versatile! You will often see this ingredient in my recipes, so here is how you can make it at home. It’s so easy and yummy!

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Keep the applesauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (it’s also freezer-friendly). You can use it as an oil replacement in baking recipes (1:1) or an egg replacer (1 large egg = ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce).

RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO MAKE UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE

This is a basic recipe for making unsweetened applesauce. It's a staple ingredient for vegan recipes since it can be used in many ways. As a replacement for eggs, butter, and oil. As sweetener or snack, and more.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Sauce, Snack

Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan

Servings 4 servings

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

  

• 4 apples medium-sized. Use your favorite variety, I love Gala
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional for extra flavor

Instructions

 

• Wash, peel, and core the apples.
• Then chop them into small pieces and place them in a saucepan or pot.
• Add the water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix all the ingredients until combined.
• Over medium heat, bring to boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let simmer for about 15-25 minutes (depending on the variety of apples) or until the apples are soft.
• When the apples are soft, mash them or use a blender to obtain a smooth texture of the applesauce.
• Keep the applesauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (you can also freeze it). You can use it as an oil replacement in baking recipes (1:1) or an egg replacer (1 large egg= ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce).
• Additionally, you can use it as a snack or baby food.

Notes

Based on some research, applesauce stays fresh for 1-2 months in the freezer. I didn’t try it since I always make it and use it immediately or keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.