Get the recipe: Obsessively Good Cinnamon Applesauce (made in 20 minutes)
My kids are in full o-b-s-e-s-s-i-o-n mode over this applesauce! It's to the point where maybe I should be concerned, but I'm just going with it, and this recipe has been on point every.single.time I've made it. Usually, I make them my famous strawberry applesauce (cuz I like the vibes of the pink), but I wanted to switch things up, so I went with a classic - simmered apples along with a pinch of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla. And I'll admit, it's beyond delicious! Like, spoon it piping hot from the blender into your mouth delicious.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples peeled cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep: peel, core and chop apples.
- Simmer Apples: in a large stockpot, bring the apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly.
- Blend: transfer all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Pulse for a chunky applesauce or puree for 30-60 seconds for a smooth consistency.
- Eat: serve or transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge.
Notes
Age: 6+ months. For babies, just puree until smooth and serve.
Storage: Cinnamon Applesauce will keep for 1 week in the fridge (if it lasts that long!) or for 3 months in the freezer.
Apples: Make sure to use apples that are ripe and sweet, such as Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Pink Lady or Golden Delicious.
How to Store Cinnamon Applesauce: This Cinnamon Applesauce will keep for 1 week in the fridge (if it lasts that long!) or for 3 months in the freezer.
Add-Ins:The great thing about homemade applesauce is that it offers a solid base to get creative with many other kinds of fruit. You can include many kinds of fruits in your fridge or freezer that need to be used up, like these:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Cherries
- Peaches
- Mangos
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