Simple Applesauce Recipe
A simple and delicious homemade applesauce recipe for preservation
Ingredients
- 22 lbs Apples peeled, cored, sliced
- ½ cup Apple cider or water
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 hours stirring occasionally until the apples begin to break down.
- Once cooked down, take a potato masher and mash until desired consistency is reached. For smoother applesauce run through mill or use an emersion blender. Lower heat to low and simmer while preparing jars.
- Clean and sanitize jars and heat in a water bath. Wash lids in warm soapy water.
- Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims. Apply lid and band
- Process jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
- Remove jars from water bath and allow to cool. Check seals after 24 hours to ensure adequate seal.