I used gala apples and added some honey and cinnamon. YUM! Where have you been all my life?
Catherine Bohls
Unlike others who have posted I grew up on homemade applesauce. With 2 apple trees my mom made apple pies and apple dumplings all fall. And she canned enough applesauce to last until the next year. She cooked it on the stovetop and probably used more sugar than most. One thing she did was cook the apples cored but with the peel on. She used a metal thing with holes and a wood pestle to separate the cooked apple from the peel. This made the prettiest pink applesauce that was so delicious
Jessica Fisher
I love that strategy. My friend Kate makes it with the peels and then blends it with an immersion blender. I can rarely get organic apples, but will try it that way next time I do. Thanks!
Julia
My granny and I would get up after Papaw went to bed, warm us some applesauce and put a small tab of butter on top to melt. She’s been gone for 14 years now, but I remember the whole sneaking out of bed and being quiet as a mouse, like it was yesterday!
Kim
We’re vegan and go through a lot of applesauce. I’ve been thinking about making it myself and canning. I’ll give this recipe a go today, getting the kids involved too. Thanks!
Heather Ratliff
How much does this make? I know apples are all different sizes, so an approximation is fine.
Jessica Fisher
It’s going to depend on the type of apple because some cook down more than others. I’d say that if you fill the pot, then it’ll will be about 2/3 that amount in sauce when it’s done.
Heather Ratliff
I made this last night. I used 10 Braeburns (~2.5″ each), 2 red delicious and 3 small Galas (~2″ each). It made 6 cups.
Gina M.
Ooohhh, this is a definite one to try! Task to add to today’s list: Get More Apples!
RG
Can this recipe be canned?
Jessica
@RG, I haven’t done it, but I plan to. I don’t see why you can’t.
Fleur
I am very excited as I have just bought a new freezer! I am keen to get cooking, but just had a query before I start. I was wondering how you freeze your apple sauce? Do you put it in ziplocks or into containers? I was thinking it would be a great afternoon tea snack for my kids. I am just not sure which container would be best to freeze it in, for individual portions? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Jessica
@Fleur, I typically use 2-cup containers. Cool the sauce to room temp and then chill in the fridge before you freeze. My kids like it almost slushy, not fully thawed. Good luck!
Jenn @ TheKishie's Kitchen
You have brown sugar as optional. Do you think I can add it? I’m thinking of making a big batch and using half for snacks and the other half for baking–the latter is probably best unsweetened. Thanks!
Jessica
It’s a personal preference in my mind. Really depends on your apples. A tart apple, like Granny Smith, may need it.
Kristy @ Almost on Purpose
Like you, I was not fond of jarred applesauce. I had NO idea how amazing homemade applesauce could be, until I started making homemade baby food for my youngest (about 4 yrs ago). I like mine a bit more simple with just some ginger and cinnamon. The ginger is extra calming to an upset tummy. Every time I eat it, it reminds me of apple pie. I haven’t made a huge batch in the crockpot before. My boys go through it so quickly that I really should make a ton of it and freeze it.
Joann
I was brought to this recipe from Pinterest but I want the Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that someone else mentioned in a comment. I tried to search the website and didn’t find it. Is that still available on the site? Thanks!
Jessica
You’d have to show me the pinterest link. I don’t have a greek lemon chicken soup, so but it may have been linked to one of my recipe round-ups?
Joann
@Jessica, I clicked on the applesauce recipe on Pinterest but someone commented above about the Greek Lemon Chicken Soup. Oh well, it just sounded good…I’ll have to google it. I am going to try the apple sauce though…thanks for the reply!!
Jessica
@Joann, I see what you mean now that I’m looking in the above string. I think that she just got me confused with someone else and I must not have had time to respond to the comment.
Tammy
mmm!! Thanks for the recipe! I have it in the crock pot right now, I added cinnamon and I can’t wait to serve it to the kiddos when they wake up from their nap soon! =)
Tara Larsen
I’m on my second batch. We loved the first one so much and I have a plethora of apples right now! 🙂 Thanks for such an easy recipe. Oh, and I meant to tell you, your Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that you posted ages ago is now one of my favorite soups! So double thanks! lol
Tara
Dana
Do you have a preference with the apples you use? I have read that some people mix the varieties for better flavor. Thanks it looks awesome!
Jessica
I usually do granny smith, braeburn, or gravenstein.
Claire
I am going to try this one next week. How do you freeze it? Just in a freezer bag? Does it change being frozen?
Jessica
@Claire, my kids prefer it frozen. I just freeze it in 2 cup containers.
Jenny
Have this in the crockpot right now, and it smells wonderful!
Georgia
Ok, so I am 6 months along wit my 2nd child and have been having some SERIOUS apple cravings. That looks amazing, and I am seriously contemplating leaving my house right now to buy some MORE apples. Great post!
Adrienne
I used gala apples and added some honey and cinnamon. YUM! Where have you been all my life?
Catherine Bohls
Unlike others who have posted I grew up on homemade applesauce. With 2 apple trees my mom made apple pies and apple dumplings all fall. And she canned enough applesauce to last until the next year. She cooked it on the stovetop and probably used more sugar than most. One thing she did was cook the apples cored but with the peel on. She used a metal thing with holes and a wood pestle to separate the cooked apple from the peel. This made the prettiest pink applesauce that was so delicious
Jessica Fisher
I love that strategy. My friend Kate makes it with the peels and then blends it with an immersion blender. I can rarely get organic apples, but will try it that way next time I do. Thanks!
Julia
My granny and I would get up after Papaw went to bed, warm us some applesauce and put a small tab of butter on top to melt. She’s been gone for 14 years now, but I remember the whole sneaking out of bed and being quiet as a mouse, like it was yesterday!
Kim
We’re vegan and go through a lot of applesauce. I’ve been thinking about making it myself and canning. I’ll give this recipe a go today, getting the kids involved too. Thanks!
Heather Ratliff
How much does this make? I know apples are all different sizes, so an approximation is fine.
Jessica Fisher
It’s going to depend on the type of apple because some cook down more than others. I’d say that if you fill the pot, then it’ll will be about 2/3 that amount in sauce when it’s done.
Heather Ratliff
I made this last night. I used 10 Braeburns (~2.5″ each), 2 red delicious and 3 small Galas (~2″ each). It made 6 cups.
Gina M.
Ooohhh, this is a definite one to try! Task to add to today’s list: Get More Apples!
RG
Can this recipe be canned?
Jessica
@RG, I haven’t done it, but I plan to. I don’t see why you can’t.
Fleur
I am very excited as I have just bought a new freezer! I am keen to get cooking, but just had a query before I start. I was wondering how you freeze your apple sauce? Do you put it in ziplocks or into containers? I was thinking it would be a great afternoon tea snack for my kids. I am just not sure which container would be best to freeze it in, for individual portions? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Jessica
@Fleur, I typically use 2-cup containers. Cool the sauce to room temp and then chill in the fridge before you freeze. My kids like it almost slushy, not fully thawed. Good luck!
Jenn @ TheKishie's Kitchen
You have brown sugar as optional. Do you think I can add it? I’m thinking of making a big batch and using half for snacks and the other half for baking–the latter is probably best unsweetened. Thanks!
Jessica
It’s a personal preference in my mind. Really depends on your apples. A tart apple, like Granny Smith, may need it.
Kristy @ Almost on Purpose
Like you, I was not fond of jarred applesauce. I had NO idea how amazing homemade applesauce could be, until I started making homemade baby food for my youngest (about 4 yrs ago). I like mine a bit more simple with just some ginger and cinnamon. The ginger is extra calming to an upset tummy. Every time I eat it, it reminds me of apple pie. I haven’t made a huge batch in the crockpot before. My boys go through it so quickly that I really should make a ton of it and freeze it.
Joann
I was brought to this recipe from Pinterest but I want the Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that someone else mentioned in a comment. I tried to search the website and didn’t find it. Is that still available on the site? Thanks!
Jessica
You’d have to show me the pinterest link. I don’t have a greek lemon chicken soup, so but it may have been linked to one of my recipe round-ups?
Joann
@Jessica, I clicked on the applesauce recipe on Pinterest but someone commented above about the Greek Lemon Chicken Soup. Oh well, it just sounded good…I’ll have to google it. I am going to try the apple sauce though…thanks for the reply!!
Jessica
@Joann, I see what you mean now that I’m looking in the above string. I think that she just got me confused with someone else and I must not have had time to respond to the comment.
Tammy
mmm!! Thanks for the recipe! I have it in the crock pot right now, I added cinnamon and I can’t wait to serve it to the kiddos when they wake up from their nap soon! =)
Tara Larsen
I’m on my second batch. We loved the first one so much and I have a plethora of apples right now! 🙂 Thanks for such an easy recipe. Oh, and I meant to tell you, your Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that you posted ages ago is now one of my favorite soups! So double thanks! lol
Tara
Dana
Do you have a preference with the apples you use? I have read that some people mix the varieties for better flavor. Thanks it looks awesome!
Jessica
I usually do granny smith, braeburn, or gravenstein.
Claire
I am going to try this one next week. How do you freeze it? Just in a freezer bag? Does it change being frozen?
Jessica
@Claire, my kids prefer it frozen. I just freeze it in 2 cup containers.
Jenny
Have this in the crockpot right now, and it smells wonderful!
Georgia
Ok, so I am 6 months along wit my 2nd child and have been having some SERIOUS apple cravings. That looks amazing, and I am seriously contemplating leaving my house right now to buy some MORE apples. Great post!