Quick & Easy Homemade Applesauce

Delicious, tart and sweet! This Quick & Easy Homemade Apple Sauce is so good that you will never use canned apple sauce again!

The other day, I had the doors and windows open in the house. It was a beautiful day! The sun was shinning, the air crisp, and the temperature was 63 degrees. The dew on the grass glistened and I knew that fall was in the air.

I love the fall and the beautiful display of colors that surround me. My house is surrounded by preserve lands and there is tons of vibrant reds, yellows and oranges when fall is at its peak. Besides the beautiful foliage, another thing we love about fall is apple picking!

After my oldest daughter Emma was born, Jim and I took her apple picking. Growing up in Upstate New York, the apple orchards were everywhere and they were big! So when I was looking for an apple orchard close to my house, I finally decided to try Barden Family Orchard in Rhode Island. And ever since our first trip, I look forward to apple picking every year! This orchard is not huge but has a big feel to it. Their “pick your own” include: apples, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries, blackberries and peaches. They have 30 kinds of apples to choose from including my favorites: Cortland, McIntosh, and Macoun.

And every time we go apple picking, I always make this Quick & Easy Homemade Applesauce that my family loves. It’s so delicious and I am sure that you and your family will love it too!

My Favorite Apples for Baking

Cortland Apples

Around the New England area, Cortlands are harvested starting around mid-September. Early season flavor is tart and very firm. Late season flavor is slightly sweet and somewhat firm. Cortlands are great in pies and most commonly used in tarts and salads.

McIntosh Apples

McIntosh apples are harvested starting September 1st. Early season flavor is slightly tart and firm. Late season flavor is sweet and and somewhat firm. When fully ripe, these apples have unbelievable flavor! Thus the reason I love using them for apple sauce. The slightly tart but sweet flavor makes for a perfect apple sauce! Family favorite!

Macoun Apples

Macoun apples are harvested around September 20th. Early season flavor is tart with a sweet finish. Some people call these apple “the potato chip” apple because of its crispy crunch when you bite into it. Late season flavor is sweet and soft. So pick early on to avoid a mussy apple. These apples are great to eat and I love using them for apple sauce too!

Granny Smith Apples

Granny Smith apples are harvested around October 20th. Early season flavor is very tart and extremely firm. Late season flavor is mild tartness and very firm. Great for pies, tarts and baking. Plus Granny Smith’s can be found in most grocery stores all year long.

So grab your favorite apples! Let’s get started on this Quick & Easy Homemade Applesauce!

Quick & Easy Homemade Apple Sauce-Ingredients

Apples, water, sugar and cinnamon. That’s it!

Quick & Easy Homemade Applesauce-Instructions

Wash, peel and slice apples.

Add apples and 1/2 cup of water to a large sauce pan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until apples are very tender.

Stir occassionally and add more water if needed.

Once apples are tender, mash apples with a masher. Keep mashing until you get the desired consistency you are looking for. For chunky applesauce, mash less. If you like a smoother consistency blend/pure with an immersion blender or hand mixer.

Add sugar and cinnamon (to taste) and mix well.

For a thicker sauce, bring to a boil and stir until desired consistency is reached.

Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!

Freezing Applesauce

Once cooled, put applesauce in an air tight container, label and freeze for up to 6 months. Take out, thaw and reheat.

For more apple recipes try my:

Caramel Apple Crisp

Easy Apple Churro Tartlets

Homemade Apple Hand Pies

Sweet & Simple Apple Pie Cupcakes

The Best Apple Crisp