How to Make Homestyle Homemade Applesauce

Are you new to canning and preserving? If so, start by making your own homemade applesauce.

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If you can get free apples from your backyard or a nearby orchard, great!

Otherwise, look for sales at your local farmer's market or supermarket.

Making applesauce from scratch is an excellent way to try homesteading today. Even better, it is a tasty way to store apples long-term.

Use these step-by-step instructions to start with this simple vintage recipe for homemade applesauce from my printable cookbook, Pantry Preserves for Beginners.

How to Make Homemade Applesauce

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How to Make Homemade Applesauce

Sarita Harbour

Learn how to make homemade applesauce with this easy recipe for beginners.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Additional Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Servings 8 1-pint (16 ounce) jars

Calories 645 kcal

Equipment

• Ball Regular Mouth Mason Jars
• White Sugar
• Pantry Preserves for Beginners

Ingredients

  

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• 12 lbs apples peeled, cored & quartered(about 36 medium)
• Water
• 3 cups granulated sugar optional
• 4 tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

 

• Wash, peel, core and dice apples.
• Take the prepared apples and cover with just enough water to prevent sticking in a large stainless steel saucepan.
• Bring the apples and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally until apples are tender (time will depend upon the variety of apple and their maturity).
• Remove from heat and let them cool slightly about 5 minutes.
• In small batches puree the apples until smooth with a food mill or food processer.
• Add the apple purée back to the saucepan and add sugar & lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
• Maintain a gentle boil over low heat while filling jars.
• Add the hot applesauce into jars leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
• Using the water bath canner method, process for 20 minutes.

Notes

Learn about easy ways to get started canning at home to secure your food supply today.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 169gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 11mgFiber: 16gSugar: 146g

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