Homemade Applesauce

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• KITT52
  
  
  Good
  

  11 of 15 people found this review helpful
  I've made my own apple sauce for years, we like it naked....lol no sugar or cinnamon.... now that's apple sauce... and use a crockpot
  so easy in the crock pot.... leave out the sugar.... add cinnamon on top of you serving... its better with out added sugar.. and healthier - 11/18/13
  
  
• ULTREYA3211
  
  
  
  

  9 of 12 people found this review helpful
  I make applesauce all the time. I have tried it with brown sugar and cinnamon. Not my favorite. I now like it with no sugar. Never have liked cinnamon in any applesauce. - 11/12/13
  
  
• METOTH
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I make this in my crockpot all the time. If the apples are sweet enough, we skip the brown sugar. - 3/3/09
  
  
• KRISTA.NASH
  
  
  Very Good
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  My family and I liked this a lot. We even sprinkled in some granola cereal and ate it warm. It was like an apple crisp. Very tasty. - 10/19/08
  
  
• MOMKAT4310
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 8 people found this review helpful
  60 plus years of home made applesauce. We never used brown sugar, some times cinnamon, and some times not. We had our own orchard of apples, starting with Summer Transparent in July and ending with Winesap in October. Plus canned and frozen for winter. Used in place of jams or jellies, on pancakes. - 12/19/13
  
  
• JEANINNEWCASTLE
  
  
  
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Why would I want to add sugar to a dish that is perfectly good and much healthier unsweetened? - 12/19/14
  
  
• BRENJANE
  
  
  Bad
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I made the applesauce out of necessity since i didnt want to open a lg jar of sauce for the small amount i needed for the recipe i was making. It was well worth making the sauce. Im covinced its better than store bought and will continue to make it. its a 5 star recipe - 11/19/11
  
  

  Reply from CD1548631 (11/29/11)
  then why'd you give it only 1 star! ;) I'm sure that was just a mistake.

  
  
  
• DAMIOTM
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This has been a staple for me since I started an internship in Early Childhood Education...little ones love to help mash and stir. For the holidays, I add Cinnamon Red Hots, since it's about the only time I can find them. Really kicks it up a notch. And, it adds color. Splenda brown sugar's good - 12/19/14
  
  
• REBASO
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Can you please tell me how big a serving is, according to your nutrition facts? Thanks! - 4/3/09
  
  

  Reply from CD1548631 (11/29/11)
  It depends on the size of the apples and how long you let it cook/how small you mash up the pieces, but a serving is roughly 1/4 cup.

  
  
  
• JUDY1676
  
  
  
  
  Thanks! - 2/8/21
  
  
• WILDKAT781
  
  
  
  
  thanks for sharing - 12/20/20
  
  
• JULIJULINN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Perfect - 12/19/20
  
  
• DEE107
  
  
  
  
  thanks for sharing - 12/19/20
  
  
• LSIG14
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Love homemade applesauce but prefer it with no sugar added unless apples are very tart! - 12/19/20
  
  
• REGILIEH
  
  
  
  
  perfect - 12/19/20
  
  
• THROOPER62
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I make my applesauce using the crock pot - 12/19/20
  
  
• EMPORTER
  
  
  
  
  I think the best homemade (or any!) applesauce is made with just apples. No sugar, no other additions. SOOO tasty!
  - 12/19/20
  
  
• CARD512002
  
  
  Very Good
  
  i have made this before and really liked it - 12/19/20
  
  
• PATTYMCGRAW
  
  
  Very Good
  
  something about homemade apple sauce at the holidays - 12/19/20
  
  
• MARVINJR2
  
  
  O.K.
  
  Too much sugar. Substitute 4-5 tbsp of lemon juice and a couple of tsp of stevia instead. - 12/22/19
  
  
• PREMAM
  
  
  
  
  I took a tip from the other fellow Sparkers and left out the brown sugar until I tasted how sweet the sauce turned out. My first batch - zero sugar. My 2nd batch - 1 tablespoon. Good! - 12/20/19
  
  
• LESSOFMOORE
  
  
  
  
  This sounds good. - 12/19/19
  
  
• CKEYES1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love home made apple sauce. Don't bother with the sugar, just cinnamon - 12/19/19
  
  
• TOMATOCAFEGAL
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Dog walking buddy makes her own applesauce. Showed her this recipe. She said “yup” - 12/19/19
  
  
• MILPAM3
  
  
  
  
  For a deeper color, leave the skins on during cooking. They are easily removed afterwards. - 12/19/19
  
  
• NANASUEH
  
  
  
  
  yummy - 12/19/19
  
  
• GOFORGIN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Yes - 12/19/19
  
  
• SHERYE
  
  
  
  
  I've made apple sauce for years and have never added any sugar as the apples are usually sweet enough, and as for cinnamon - no i've never added this either. - 12/19/19
  
  
• PIZZA5152
  
  
  
  
  Simple and easy to make - 12/19/19
  
  
• JIACOLO
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I love making applesauce - 12/19/19
  
  
• LOSER05
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  yum - 11/17/19
  
  
• GEORGE815
  
  
  
  
  Nice applesauce recipe - 5/2/19
  
  
• KACEYSW
  
  
  
  
  It's a very simple recipe. I use cinnamon and a few stevia drops after it cools (instead of brown sugar) if the apples aren't sweet enough. - 1/8/19
  
  
• PLATINUM755
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So simple and delicious. I'm going to try it without the brown sugar. - 1/7/19
  
  
• OBSESSEDHIKER
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I'm noticing that this recipe makes very little. I'll be making many batches at a time. - 1/1/19
  
  
• RAZZOOZLE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  good - 12/29/18
  
  
• HAPPY-DESTINY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I leave the peels on and run the apples through the blender , the skin is very nutritious and full of fiber! - 12/20/18
  
  
• SRIVERS1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Have made my owe applesauce for a long time. I use a little vanilla bean & cinnamon. It is so good. - 12/19/18
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 12/19/18
  
  
• JUNETTA2002
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Good recipe going to make a batch - 12/19/18
  
  
• LUVS2BIKE101
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great easy recipe, especially for near end of season apples. However, I used sugar substitute instead of brown sugar or skip the sugar entirely. - 12/19/18
  
  
• 4CONNIESHEALTH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I think that this is a great recipe. - 12/19/18
  
  
• DGRIFFITH51
  
  
  O.K.
  
  If you have good apples there is no need to add sugar. We have 3 apple trees and we also harvest other peoples apples for them. I can about 40 pints of applesauce per year, all with no sugar. - 12/19/18
  
  
• JUMPUP
  
  
  
  
  I'm with others who have commented. No sugar. Maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon - for company.
  - 12/19/18
  
  
• SKIMBRO
  
  
  
  
  Looks Yummy! - 12/19/18
  
  
• DMEYER4
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I make my own applesauce and skip the brown sugar. my dh is diabetic - 12/19/18
  
  
• USMAWIFE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  llive this - 12/19/18
  
  
• KANDYCLARK
  
  
  Good
  
  I make my own applesauce using both sweet and tart apples to avoid using any sugar. - 12/19/18
  
  
• PLCHAPPELL
  
  
  
  
  Use sukrin gold to make it even lower sugar. - 12/19/18
  
  
• AMBER461
  
  
  
  
  Thanks for sharing this recipe. - 2/20/18
  
  
• CD11442703
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  good. using it for baking. - 1/14/18
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Great idea 7 its very useful - 1/3/18
  
  
• MIYAMO
  
  
  
  
  Simple, easy and tastes great. It is a treat and also goes with a meal. - 12/20/17
  
  
• ARTJAC
  
  
  
  
  NICE - 12/20/17
  
  
• AALLEY2
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I love making my own too! I use a sauce pan it works fine. - 12/20/17
  
  
• TBRYAN-LU
  
  
  
  
  Back in my canning years I always made applesauce then would freeze it! My hubby loved it frozen that was his happy time! - 12/19/17
  
  
• WHITEANGEL4
  
  
  
  
  Hubby would not eat applesauce until I made this - 12/19/17
  
  
• SANDYERHK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I love homemade applesauce I like the cinnamon and brown sugar, I also like to add some vanilla to it when I take it of the heat. Makes it taste like I've added vanilla ice cream to it, as much as you'd like I add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon to this depends on how big the apples are.
  - 12/19/17
  
  
• EGGBASKET1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious - 12/19/17
  
  
• REDROBIN47
  
  
  Good
  
  This is good made in the crockpot. I only used a little Splenda brown sugar blend but no cinnamon as DH does not like it. - 12/19/17
  
  
• JANET552
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is good but I leave the sugar out. - 12/19/17
  
  
• NELLJONES
  
  
  
  
  I tried this without sugar and it didn't work out so well. That sugar added some thickening. - 12/19/17
  
  
• PWILLOW1
  
  
  
  
  I MAKE BATCHES OF THIS IN THE FALL AND FREEZE IT IN 1/2 CUP OR 1 CUP SERVINGS TO USE IT IN MY RECIPES INSTEAD OF OIL . I ALSO LIKE A FEW SPOONFULS OF THIS WITH A BIT OF COTTAGE CHESSE FOR A SNACK. I DON'T ADD SUGAR OR CINNAMON BEFORE I FREEZE IT. SOMETIMES I EAT 1/2 CUP FOR DESSERT. - 12/19/17
  
  
• SHOAPIE
  
  
  
  
  Now I’m wanting some. Better get busy. - 12/19/17
  
  
• MOMMY445
  
  
  
  
  good - 12/19/17
  
  
• DAIZYSTARLITE
  
  
  
  
  yummy - 12/19/17
  
  
• 1CRAZYDOG
  
  
  
  
  This is a great recipe. I use applesauce quite often when sweetening is needed in a recipe. Love applesauce with cottage cheese. - 12/19/17
  
  
• HOLLYM48
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this applesauce recipe! Delicious! - 12/19/17
  
  
• ADRIENALINE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I'll give it a try - 12/19/17
  
  
• JANTHEBLONDE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My mom loves when I make this homemade applesauce recipe for her! - 12/19/17
  
  
• JOHNMARTINMILES
  
  
  
  
  Homemade applesauce has always been better than store bought - 12/19/17
  
  
• MBPP50
  
  
  
  
  Very good - 12/19/17
  
  
• VHAYES04
  
  
  
  
  Mmmmmm - 12/19/17
  
  
• RYCGIRL
  
  
  
  
  very good - 12/19/17
  
  
• CD6913562
  
  
  
  
  Delicious - 12/19/17
  
  
• AZMOMXTWO
  
  
  
  
  I make mine in the crock pot - 12/19/17
  
  
• RHOOK20047
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Have made this before and will make it again next weekend when my grandson is in town. - 12/19/17
  
  
• CATNURSE1
  
  
  
  
  No need for sugar! We use Granny Smith and Gala with a couple Red and Golden Delicious for a hint of sweet. We use water when cooked on the stove and simmer until the water is gone -- keeps the apples from scorching. We make this at Thanksgiving and Christmas and add just a touch of nutmeg. - 12/19/17
  
  
• JVANAM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Walnuts contain twice as many antioxidants as peanuts, almonds, pecans, and pistachios. - 5/6/17
  
  
• DJ4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  yum! - 2/2/17
  
  
• MRBLIX
  
  
  
  
  My elderly father got diabetes so he created this version of applesauce so he could have a treat: all it is is apples, lots of cinnamon and a good splash of vanilla extract. Surprisingly tasty. - 12/19/16
  
  
• MARYJOHANNAH
  
  
  
  
  same as others. No sugar, and half not peeled and in the crock pot......cinnamon some times..if I am in the mood - 12/21/15
  
  
• 2PUMPKIN
  
  
  
  
  Applesauce can be substituted for oil in, say, gingerbread and other such recipes. - 12/20/15
  
  
• TERMITEMOM
  
  
  
  
  Why the sugar? You can use a variety of apples sweet enough not to require any sugar. I make applesauce with just apples and water in a crockpot and it is delicious. - 12/19/15
  
  
• BEVIEG41
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I have been making my own applesauce for years. I like to add the cinnamon because it is so good for you. I do use splenda brown sugar and it comes out wonderful. Before I mash the apples, I add chopped walnuts and use it over pancakes and over a spice cake. Then mash the rest. - 12/19/15
  
  
• FLICKIE13
  
  
  
  
  IMy family prefers it without any added sugar but they do like it with cinnamon some of the time. - 12/19/15
  
  
• ETHELMERZ
  
  
  Bad
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Terrible stuff, yucky, stick to the jarred stuff! - 12/19/15
  
  
• NEDIMYER
  
  
  O.K.
  
  If you use apples that are ripe, you don't need to add any sugar at all. Cortland apples are great, and leaving the skins on while cooking gives the sauce a lovely pink color. - 12/19/15
  
  
• CD14575754
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Easy... been making this for decades. - 12/19/15
  
  
• DONNA_VT
  
  
  
  
  Applesauce doesn't need sugar of any kind in MHO . . . .cinnamon I like but not in Applesauce . . . .this could be a 1 ingredient recipe . . . Apples - 12/19/15
  
  
• WGSOFCYN
  
  
  
  
  Don't understand why so money people feel the need to add sugar, apples are sweet! And I love Cinnamon with applesauce. - 12/19/15
  
  
• CGARR442
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this for my son because he was sick. I left some small chunks of apple in it. He loved it. - 1/29/15
  
  
• JAMER123
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I make a lot of applesauce. Have you tried adding the little red hot candies to it? It give it a nice cinnamon kick and a pink/red color. Really tasty. I only use about 1-2 TBSPs in a 2 qt. pan. The number of apples used varies depending on their size. - 12/20/14
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I substituted Splenda Brown Sugar and it was very good. - 12/19/14
  
  
• TREE57
  
  
  
  
  I make applesauce and never add sweetener. The apples are sweet enough. I do add cinnamon. After the apples are finish cooking, I use a potato masher to make a nice consistency. - 12/19/14
  
  
• CMFARRELL36
  
  
  Bad
  
  i'm not keen on cinnamon, and don't like sweet food.
  I peel and roughly chop an apple, add shredded flesh from an orange or similar (size and amount depends on amount of apple).
  Add juice of orange, and a wee bit of water if necessary. Cook, and mash.
  Add savoury tones or sweet, to taste, eg herb - 12/19/14
  
  
• GOLDENRODFARM
  
  
  Good
  
  I have made apple sauce for decades, last fall I made 6 batches of 4 gallons each, and not one needed any sugar. I like the taste of the apples not the sweet and other spices when I eat applesauce alone. The sugar in this recipe makes a serving very small, 1/4 cup, without sugar 1 cup is 110 c. - 12/19/14
  
  
• WOOFERCOALBOY
  
  
  O.K.
  
  I just core apples and simmer them, stirring occasionally until sauce - no sugar at all, nor cinnamon - then put in jars and boil until sealed, if I'm doing a bushel. The right kind of apples don't need sugar - diabetic, and the carb count of the apples is more than sufficient reason to omit sugar. - 12/19/14
  
  
• NONNAOF2
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is so easy, I make mine with Splenda Brown sugar and love to add a little lemon zest to it for a zing! - 12/19/14
  
  
• DMSGLASS
  
  
  
  
  Homemade applesauce is the best! - 12/19/14