unsweetened applesauce recipe with step by step photos – making applesauce is no rocket science or difficult to cook. a ridiculously quick and easy method.
all you need are just need apples and water. adding sugar is optional. i generally do not add sugar. in this recipe too, i have not added sugar as the apples were sweet.
and if you are wondering what to do with the applesauce. well its so good, you can just have it the way it is. or add to your baked goodies. you can also make eggless pancakes and crepes with them.
applesauce makes for a good egg substitute in cakes, sweet breads and muffins. i have baked cakes with applesauce and they come out very well. here is sponge cake recipe with applesauce.
you can also add them as toppings to ice creams or make smoothies, milk shakes, parfaits and pies. applesauce also makes for a good weaning food for babies. if made without sugar like this recipe, then applesauce is also diabetic friendly.
i usually make a small batch of applesauce, refrigerate it and use it as required. this batch i stored for about 15 days in the refrigerator. i never freeze it. but you can even freeze them. i usually add them to cakes, milkshakes and sometimes we just have it as it is.
i am sharing a basic method to make applesauce. you can add your choice of spices or flavorings. i never add lime juice to applesauce. but if you want you can add it. you can also increase the quantity of apples and make a large batch.
if you are looking for more sauce recipes then do check tomato sauce, pizza sauce, peri peri sauce and schezwan sauce recipe.
no sugar applesauce recipe below:
unsweetened applesauce recipe
INGREDIENTS FOR unsweetened applesauce recipe (1 CUP = 250 ML)
- 3 medium apples
- ½ to ⅔ cup water
- sugar as required, add as per your taste and preferred sweetness (optional)
- flavorings that can be added - ½ inch cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder or ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder or ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE unsweetened applesauce recipe
- rinse, peel and chop the apples. place them in a sauce pan or pan. i used 3 medium kinnaur apples. you can use any variety of apples.
- add water. the water should just about cover the apples.
- bring this mixture to a simmer on a low to medium flame. you can add sugar if you want. if the apples are very sweet, then you don't need to add sugar. if they are less sweet or not sweet, then add sugar as required.
- you can also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg at this step. quantities are mentioned in the recipe details below.
- simmer till the apples are softened. keep stirring occasionally when the apples are getting cooked. if the water dries out and the apples start sticking to the pan, then add more water.
- once the mixture becomes warm, you can either mash the apples or puree them in a blender. mashing gives a slight chunky texture. blending them will give a smooth texture.
- the final color of the applesauce depends on the variety of apples used.
- pour applesauce in bottles or bowls. once cooled refrigerate them.
step by step no sugar applesauce recipe:
1. rinse, peel and chop the apples. place them in a sauce pan or pan. i used 3 medium kinnaur apples. you can use any variety of apples.
2. add water. the water should just about cover the apples.
3. bring this mixture to a simmer on a low to medium flame. you can add sugar if you want. if the apples are very sweet, then you don’t need to add sugar. if they are less sweet or not sweet, then add sugar as required. you can also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg at this step. quantities are mentioned in the recipe details below.
4. simmer till the apples are softened. keep stirring occasionally when the apples are getting cooked. if the water dries out and the apples start sticking to the pan, then add more water. i cooked for about 17 minutes on a low flame.
5. once the mixture becomes warm, you can either mash the apples or puree them in a blender. mashing gives a slight chunky texture. blending will give you a smooth consistency. the final color of the applesauce depends on the variety of apples used. the final pictures are of applesauce made from another variety of apples and hence the difference in color.
6. pour applesauce in jars. once cooled refrigerate or freeze them.
I assume this is made with eating apples rather than cooking ones, or doesn’t it matter?
both can be used.