I love applesauce all year round… but especially in the fall. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the smells, the crisp weather, & the warm, hearty food.

This is my recipe for super easy at-home applesauce. Perfect for using up some of your less pretty apples (bruises don’t matter once they’re baked). Great for entertaining, as your house will smell amazing & your guests will have a sweet, healthy dessert.

I came up with this recipe after searching all around for a cinnamon apple side-dish to serve with the pork chops I was making for my boyfriend’s “surprise dinner”. Every site I found seemed to recommend canned pie filling & strange additives…. I decided to pass on that & make my own.

Apples are delicious on their own, so they don’t need much help to create a great applesauce. Use whatever apples are your favorite, and feel free to mix & match to switch up the flavors. I go for Pink Lady apples, since they are a favorite of mine (& boyfriend’s) for their sweet-yet-slightly-tart taste.

This is amazing served warm for dessert (would be perfect with vanilla ice cream!) & just as good as a cold snack. Mix in some almond butter for some healthy fats & a little crunch! I hope you enjoy one of my most favorite recipes, & happy Fall!

 
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Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

Servings: 4
Calories: 286kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 medium-large apples (I used Pink Lady)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • coconut oil spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Peel, core, & slice your apples. (I got lucky & had a helper for this step!)
  • Coat a large baking dish with coconut oil spray & fill with sliced apples.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon & nutmeg & mix around to combine.
  • Cover with foil & bake for 1 hour*.
  • Remove from the oven & let sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Use a fork to smash the apples for a chunky sauce like mine. You can also use a blender if you like a smoother sauce.

Notes

*I leave mine uncovered for the first half, then place foil on top for the remaining time. This makes a chunkier, drier sauce. If you like a wetter applesauce, cover for the entire hour.
You can also make this in the crock pot! Just throw in all of the ingredients & cook on low for about 6 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 57g | Iron: 1mg

 P.S.~ this is recipe is from two years ago!  I updated the pictures & felt the need to share it again, because I absolutely love it.  Perfect for a Whole30– serve over pork chops, then snack on it throughout the week.  Delicious!

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