Servings: 12
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 1,5 kg apples (preferably mixed, unsprayed is fine)
- 100 ml water (or apple juice)
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, to taste)
Optional
- 1 cinnamon stick or vanilla (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel apples, remove cores and cut into pieces.
- After rinsing, put the apple pieces in a saucepan with the water and lemon juice.
- Bring to a slow boil and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes until apples are fully cooked. Stir occasionally.
- Crush the apples with a fork for a coarse applesauce or blend with a hand blender for a smooth purée.
- Taste and add sugar if necessary. Stir well.
Freezing
- Allow to cool completely.
- Divide into portions, place in freezer boxes or sturdy bags and leave some room for expansion. Label with date.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 100g | Calories: 50kcal
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- Refrigerator: up to 3 days in a sealed jar.
- Freeze: 8-10 months in tightly sealed boxes or bags. Always leave some space to allow the applesauce to expand when freezing.
- Freeze in portions: useful for meals or as a small addition to sauces → use ice cube molds if necessary.
🍽️ When used
- Defrost: defrost slowly in the refrigerator.
- Serve: cold, at room temperature or reheat gently in a saucepan.
- Finish: to taste, add another knob of butter, some sugar or a pinch of cinnamon just before serving.
- Adjust texture: mix again briefly smooth after thawing if the texture has changed slightly.
💡 Tips
- Combine different apple varieties for a richer flavor.
- A dash of lemon juice helps prevent discoloration.
- For an extra twist: spice with ginger, star anise or vanilla.
- Do you like a more rustic applesauce? Leave the skin on and blend coarsely, which gives more fiber and a fuller flavor.
