Homemade Applesauce

Overview

Ingredients

• 4-5 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
3. Mash: Mash the apples with a potato masher or use an immersion blender to puree the mixture.
4. Cool: Let the applesauce cool slightly before serving.

Tips

• For a sweeter applesauce, add more sugar.
• For a thicker applesauce, cook the apples for longer or let the applesauce cool and thicken naturally.
• You can add other spices to your applesauce, such as ginger, cloves, or cardamom.
• Serve applesauce as a side dish to pork chops, chicken, or pancakes. It can also be used as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt.