If you’ve never made your own applesauce, you’re missing out! It’s one of those foods that tastes better homemade than store-bought.
Plus, it’s super simple to make! Our 3-ingredient applesauce requires just 25 minutes and 1 pan to prepare. And it’s made without any added sugar. Just apples, lemon, and cinnamon. Let’s do this!
How to Make Applesauce
We told you it’s easy, but “How easy?” you might ask!
- Peel and chop apples. You don’t even need to peel them if that’s more your style!
- Add to a saucepan with cinnamon.
- Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mash with a spoon or potato masher and add lemon juice.
That’s it!
How to Make Applesauce in the Instant Pot
- Add all ingredients to inner pot and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- Once timer goes off, carefully quick release pressure.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon, potato masher, or immersion blender to mash into a loose sauce.
- If there is too much liquid, turn on the sauté mode and stir frequently to encourage evaporation (cover with the lid if there’s splattering).
- Press cancel when desired consistency is reached.
Best Apples for Applesauce
We prefer applesauce that doesn’t need any sugar added. Honeycrisps (or other sweet varieties) work well for creating a naturally sweet sauce.
For a tart applesauce, you can choose Granny Smith apples instead.
We hope you LOVE this applesauce. It’s:
Naturally sweet
Super simple
Quick
Versatile
Great for freezing
& SO delicious!
It’s incredible by the spoonful but would also pair well with coconut yogurt, vegan vanilla ice cream, coconut whipped cream, oats, waffles, pancakes (or vegan pancakes), latkes, and so much more! We think you could even use it as an alternative topping for our Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tart.
Recipes with Applesauce
Some of our vegan baking recipes use applesauce as an egg replacement. To use this homemade applesauce in such recipes, we recommend puréeing into a smoother texture.
- Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts
- 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
- 1-Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
- 1-Bowl Carrot Apple Muffins (Vegan + GF)
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
3-Ingredient Applesauce (No Sugar Added)
Ingredients
- 2 medium honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped in bite-size pieces (sweet apples are best // leave peel on for more texture and fiber)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (plus more to taste)
- 2-3 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (for preserving / keeping fresh longer / tartness)
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice // optional)
Instructions
- To a medium saucepan (see notes for Instant Pot instructions) add peeled chopped apples, cinnamon, a dash of water (~2-3 Tbsp / 30-45 ml as original recipe is written), and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Stir.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce heat to low / medium-low and continue cooking until the apples are very tender and slightly caramelized — about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash into a loose sauce. You could also blend with an immersion blender, in a food processor or high-speed blender for smoother texture (optional) – a helpful step if you left the skins on. Add a dash of maple syrup or sugar of choice to sweeten (optional – depends on sweetness of your apples).
- Enjoy fresh, or store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Enjoy cold or reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until hot (add more water as needed if dry).
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Ella says
Was great ,A+ recipe ,I m diabetic loved it thanks
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you love this recipe, Ella! Thank you for sharing! xo
Gese says
I added a vanilla pod, that worked really well too:)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yum, that sounds lovely!
Anita says
I love this applesauce recipe. I don’t add the maple syrup. I x it by 4 and make jars of it. You do it right and use canning jars and lids it lasts until use. Thank you Minimalist baker for this super easy and delicious recipe
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Anita. Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your canning recommendation! xo
Sam says
Can you use frozen spinach? If so what would be the recommended amount?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Sam, is it possible you meant to comment on a different recipe? We think spinach might ruin the flavor in this one!
Susan says
Made this tonight to have with oatmeal and it was both easy and delicious.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Susan! Thanks for sharing.
Carolyn B. says
I made another batch of this applesauce using Pink Lady apples from the store. My grandchildren LOVED it! (So did I!). Thanks again for the recipe.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! We’re so glad to hear it, Carolyn. Thank you for the lovely review! xo
G says
Hi, I’m stoked to try this recipe but the constantly reloading advertising content is so brutal I can barely read the recipe. I’m going to try the insta pot method. Appreciate all your recipes!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thank you for the feedback and sorry for any inconvenience. We’ll look into it! We always try to optimize for user experience, while also having ads to keep the content free and high quality. Enjoy the applesauce! xo
Roshni Mahtani says
This looks amazing! On the apple pop tart recipe of yours, you turn that sweetened apple sauce into apple butter- can the same be done with this unsweetened version?
Thanks!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Roshni, you could! The pop tarts won’t be as sweet/flavorful, but if you’re used to less sweet desserts or are using especially sweet apples, you may still enjoy it!
Carolyn B says
This was delicious! I have a neighbor who has two apple trees and just lets the apples fall to the ground and get chewed up by the lawnmower. When I can, I grab the ones that are still good. One tree is an eating apple and the other a baking apple. I picked up 5 small eating apples and decided to make applesauce this morning. I sampled a small spoonful and it was SUPERB! I’m going to use it to make applesauce donuts over the weekend. Yum!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Love that. Thank you for sharing, Carolyn! xo
Mary Beth S. says
Thx sooo much for this!! 💕 I’ve made applesauce for years, but have always added sugar. Now I’m on a no-added sugar lifestyle due to illness. I usually add cinnamon stick in addition to ground, nutmeg & maybe clove.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Those spices sound lovely! We hope you love this one just as much :)
Michelle says
This is so good and easy! I make it all the time and use it to top my oatmeal or overnight oats.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Michelle. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Jodi D says
Very Delicious! I tripled this recipe but I used 2 Honeycrisp, 2 Jonagold, and 2 Golden Delicious apples (left peels on). I used 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 6 Tablespoons of water. Cooked in the Instant Pot for 8 minutes but allowed it to natural release. I had quite of bit of water so needed to saute on low for about 15 mins. stirring occasionally. After all this, I didn’t really need to mash much with a spoon. I allowed it to cool a bit and couldn’t wait to try it. It smelled so wonderful while cooking. Yum!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Jodi!
Sandra says
So simple and good! I made 14x the recipe because I had 7 apples left and I wasn’t a fan of their texture. This was a perfect way to turn them into something delicious! Didn’t add sweetener because these apples were sweet enough, but a little brandy might have been a nice add. 😁 Thanks for another great recipe.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Sandra. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Atara Dahan says
can I use any type of sweet apple?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yes!
Heidi says
I needed more than a dash of water to achieve applesauce consistency, but it did taste great!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for sharing, Heidi, so glad this was successful for you!
Sahara says
I make applesauce with 3 medjool dates for every 2 apples plus finely sliced ginger and sometimes cinnamon. Love to you.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sounds delish!
Aileen says
I cannot tell you how good this smells right now. I tripled the recipe except for the sweetener. I used up left over apples and it was a mix of apples so some broke down into applesauce goodness but some pieces stayed firm for the chunk factor. Cannot wait to taste this. I used local honey for sweetner, & organic roasted Saigon cinnamon am not mashing it. I mixed everything together at the beginning and let it go, oh and used 6 tblsp water and 1 1/2 Tblsp lemon juice. Sooooo Good!!!!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Thank you for sharing, Aileen! xo
Madison Ray says
Instead of mashing the cooked apples into apple sauce, I cook them just until they are soft and use it as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, etc. To me, it’s doesn’t need any sweetener. So good!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Madison!
Barbara says
Super simple. I’m in the middle of dehydrating our Spartan crop, and I used the odd bits that are too small to put in the dehydrator. Threw some slices of raw ginger in, instead of cinnamon. Smelled fantastic while cooking down!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks so much for sharing, Barbara!
Bonnie Mac says
We absolutely loved this recipe! I used honeycrisp apples, apple cider vinegar and apple pie spice. Perfection! I doubled the recipe for six people and we had *just enough.* I plan to make it again for Thanksgiving (if not before) and triple the recipe to make sure we have some leftover!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Bonnie! Thank you for sharing! xo
Diane Barrieau says
This looks delicious! I just wanted to share our idea of the perfect apple sauce, we cut up one or two apples, put them in the Vitamix with some spices and maybe some sweet cherries and blend it up. The only drawback is it doesn’t keep but it’s so simple and delicious that we just eat it right away so it’s not an issue for us!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yum! Love that idea. Thanks for sharing, Diane!
Marge Teilhaber says
Same here. I chop 10 to 15 large green apples with skin and throw most of each apple into Vitamix with zero else, and then I freeze it all in various size cubes and containers to use later for muffins etc. I should take a container out right now and have it with oatmeal. Never thought of that duh! Next batch I’ll add fresh ginger. Great post! (I don’t like it sweet applesauce. The green apples alone make very sweet applesauce for my taste.)
Ruby Hanson says
u do not say add water??
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Ruby, in step 1 it says: “To a medium saucepan (see notes for Instant Pot instructions) add peeled chopped apples, cinnamon, a dash of water (~2-3 Tbsp / 30-45 ml as original recipe is written), and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Stir.” Hope that helps!
Allie says
This was so easy and came out great! Was a great way to use a bunch of apples that I had that were going to go bad soon. I made a large batch and will freeze half for later!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay for rescuing apples! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Allie! xoxo
Tanya says
I ferment the apple sauce so it keeps for many months in the refrig. I use whey, drained from organic yogurt, for the fermenting. Too simple not to do especially if you have access to a lot of apples.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for sharing your experience, Tanya!
Catherine says
I have been making a recipe like this for years I recently began using my pressure cooker yummy! The only thing I do different is i use apple pie spice
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sounds lovely! Thank you for sharing, Catherine!
Lori O'Connell says
Does the nutritional info include the honey?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Lori, no, we don’t include optional ingredients in the nutrition information. Hope that helps!
Nimrat says
Simple & Delicious! Thanks for the recipe and tips :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks for the kind review, Nimrat! xo
Vera says
Maple syrup is sugar. False marketing.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Vera, the maple syrup is an optional ingredient. You can certainly leave it out (we usually do!).
Pris says
IT CLEARLY STATES MAPLE SYRUP IS OPTIONAL.
Lauren says
This is a staple for me, I buy discounted apples off the “going bad” rack at the store (that are always completely fine) and make this every week. I put it in small mason jars and freeze them and have one thawed for breakfast every morning. So nice on the tummy to get digestion going in a gentle way, I love love love it. Roughly cut up the apples with the skin, add some water to the pot, stew the apples, then let them cool and transfer to the blender, roughly blend so still a little chunky & add a bunch of ceylon cinnamon and fresh lemon juice! The lemon is essential, once I forgot to add lemon and it was good but just not the same. Thanks for this lovely easy recipe it’s truly become one of my little rituals!
Lauren says
Also sorry I forgot to leave the rating, totally 5/5!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Lauren =) Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Kathe says
FYI: Maple syrup is 66% sugar, so this recipe cannot be called “no sugar added”.
Dana @ Minimalist Baker says
Maple syrup is optional!
Treena says
It says it’s optional. You people need to take a deep breath and relax.
Aaliyah says
What if you don’t have a medium honey crisp apple can u do any apples to do it and will it still be 21 calories or less to do this applesauce?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Aaliyah, it shouldn’t make much difference. But just know the nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Emily says
Does it matter what size of apples? you can do the applesauce and can you do any kind of color of apples?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Emily, most apples will work! The taste will vary a bit depending on the flavor and tartness/sweetness of the apples. Honeycrisp apples are our favorite!
Sahara says
Here’s my applesauce—you’re welcome to share:
8 good-sized apples, 12 medjool dates*, 1/4 c finely sliced ginger root
Dash of salt, teaspoon of cinnamon optional (*3 large dates for every 2 large apples, ginger to taste)
Place chopped apples and ginger into pot on low heat with 1/8 inch water (salt, cinnamon) Let simmer until soft.
Meanwhile, pit and quarter dates and place in single layer in pan with 1/4 inch water on low heat to soften.
When apples are soft, toss in dates and stick-blend to sauce.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for sharing, Sahara!
Sandra D says
This is how I make my applesauce (minus the lemon/vinegar) – for sweetness, I add a Bartlett pear to it. Since I started adding the pear, I no longer add any sugar, and it’s not missed at all! I don’t peel my apples (I use whatever apples I have, usually Gala or Ambrosia) and just use a potato masher. Nobody minds the peel, even the grandson. :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing, Sandra! xo
Brynn Katler says
So good and easy to make! Will definitely be making again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Brynn! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Francesca says
I’ve made this so often I feel like I should leave a review! Super easy to make and so good to definitely doesn’t need any extra sugar! I always add it to my oatmeal.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! Thanks so much for sharing, Francesca! xo
Hannah says
So much better and healthier than store bought apple sauce. I feel so much better eating it without preservatives and “natural flavors” aka lab made. I’m so following you for new recipes, thanks for making it simply and easy directions.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Hannah. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Leslie says
So easy! I left the skin on, and I also added a little ginger. I’ll be snacking on this for the next few days. I’m also planning to make more and put it in my freezer. I love your website!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, thanks for your kind words and lovely review, Leslie! We’re so glad you enjoy it!
Ruth says
I can’t believe I ever bought applesauce in store. Never again! This is sooo easy and soooo good! Thank You!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Right?! So glad you enjoyed it, Ruth =) xo
sonal says
Hi! Can this be done in the instant pot you think?
Dana @ Minimalist Baker says
Yes, a reader told us she pressure cooks on high for 8 minutes and instant releases and it’s delicious. However, to avoid a burn warning I’d imagine you’d need to add enough water to just cover the bottom of the pot so the apples don’t burn on the bottom. Let us know if you try!
Julie Bramwell says
I’m just curious why you don’t add just a little water to the applesauce. I did, it was very good. Thanks for the recipe 😀🍎
Dana @ Minimalist Baker says
You absolutely can! This will depend on how juicy your apples were. I’ll make a note!
Tammy Thiele says
How lovely that one of my favorites showed up on one of my favorite daily newsletters, The Daily Good! Adding this to my Fall recipes!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Let us know how it goes!
Alex says
I didn’t know applesauce was so easy to make! I left the skin on and used an immersion blender to mix. Once blended together, there were no traces of the skin.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Right?! So glad you enjoyed it, Alex!
Claire says
Oh man, this was so easy and will be my go-to apple recipe from now on! I tripled the recipe and used Fuji apples. Added a full teaspoon of cinnamon because I love it, and I didn’t bother to peel the apples to keep the fiber. I also like chunky/textured applesauce, so it worked out perfectly. According to the original proportions, it should be 12 “servings” but I’ll be lucky if I can save any for the freezer ;)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Claire! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Libby says
I had to add 1/4 cup water to the apples, or they would have just burned and scorched. Turned out perfect.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for sharing, Libby! Is it possible they were cooking at a higher temp? Or were a variety with less moisture?
Ein says
I love this applesauce recipe! Could you please tell me how to preserve it. Should I use the traditional water bath canning method sterilizing the jars first? Thank you.
Dana @ Minimalist Baker says
I think that would work but admittedly we’ve never done that! If you try it let us know how it goes!
Vivian Panou says
This applesauce was so easy to make and tasted super yummy! I used it for a vegan vanilla birthday cake! Thank you for this easy recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it, Vivian! Thanks for sharing!
Mari says
Thank you very much for this easy, yet delicious recipe!! I’m always looking for “easy” recipes because I am not an avid cook but still strive to cook healthy. This one is now a my go-to in the morning, mixing in my oatmeal, or a quick snack before/ after workout. :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Mari! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Lieske Mikulich says
Since I’m over seventy, I’ve always used 3 pippin apples a cinnamon stick with 1/4 cup of water, simmer for 7 to 10 minutes. Put it through my antique sieve…delicious appelmoes
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for sharing, Lieske!
Alessia says
Just made this and it’s delicious! So easy to make and so yummy! It definitely did not need any sugar, the apples were so sweet I couldn’t believe I didn’t add any sugar myself. I like it pureed so I used my hand blender for a nice and smooth texture. I’ll probably make it again tomorrow :)
Just a question: I added the lemon juice before cooking, and then noticed you specified in the instructions to add it after cooking the apples. What’s the difference?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Alessia, we find it gives a bit more of a bright flavor when added after. Also, it likely helps retain more of the vitamin C. Hope that helps!
Fran says
In one place you say to add the lemon juice after, but when you jump to the recipe there is no mention of lemon juice after cooking. Do I add lemon juice before or after cooking???
Dana @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Fran! You can add it anytime. We’ve been adding it at the beginning but you can add it later! We will clarify in the recipe.
Fran says
Thank you! I did add it at the beginning and it turned out delicious! My new go to for something sweet with no added sugar.
Patrick Murray says
Never buying applesauce from a store again!!! Just made this recipes with 10 gala apples and it easily became my favorite applesauce! I had never made my own before so I was pleasantly surprised with how easy yet delicious it was :) Highly recommend it!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Patrick! xo
Evelyn Torres says
Has anyone tried making this in the Instant pot?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Evelyn, we haven’t! Let us know if you give it a try!
Keesha says
This applesauce is amazing! Highly recommend making this! Thank you for the recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Keesha! Thanks for sharing!
Faith V. says
So delicious and SO easy! Seriously, could not be any easier. I doubled the recipe because I was flush with apples, and I made this recipe with Fuji apples. I also love that there are only THREE ingredients, and they come together amazingly to form this delicious applesauce. I will continue to make this using this recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Faith! xo
Tay says
I made 5 five minutes ago. I used a cinnamon stick instead of cinnamon. I also put it through the fine blade on my food mill.
It is really good with a slight taste of cinnamon
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Love the modifications! Thanks for sharing, Tay!
Louise says
Perfect, easy dish to accompany rosemary and garlic pork chops. It was so easy to make and tasted great. I didn’t miss the sugar at all. This will definitely be a great recipe to repeat for many occasions. Next time I will try other bakers’ suggestions for building on the base recipe.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Louise. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Alison Erickson says
The tastiest snack! I double mine and use whatever kind of apple I have on-hand. I like to serve and eat it warm off the stove with a dollop of coconut whip, yogurt, or even ice cream. So good!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yum! Thanks for sharing, Alison! xo
Kimberlee says
I just made this recipe last Saturday. I had cinnamon on hand, but also had a large jar pumpkin pie spice on hand. That and a tablespoon of granulated sugar was a perfect balance with the ginger that was in the pumpkin pie spice. I am not vegetarian or vegan, I absolutely love love your site!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, thanks so much for sharing, Kimberlee! We’re so glad you enjoy this recipe and our site!
Lisa says
? Yum yum yummmmmmy !!!
Thank you !!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
=) So glad you enjoy it!
Kristen says
This tastes amazing over vanilla coconut ice cream (half way to apple crisp). I wonder how it might taste with that homemade mashed frozen banana (ice cream), not that you need the ice cream to enjoy this, it’s amazing on its own! Thank you so much for these simple ideas, gonna make this for my family!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Ooh yum! Love the vanilla coconut ice cream idea =)
John C says
In case anyone else is wondering like I was… I doubled the recipe and it worked just fine using the same cook time. The apples were a little on the larger size, and I left the skin on. The yield was about a pint and a half. Super delicious and could not be more simple!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for sharing, John. We are so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Sharon says
how do you can this?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Sharon, we aren’t sure as we haven’t experimented with canning! Let us know if you try it!
Sachi says
I just made this with four apples. Simple, healthy, sweet, it was a hit with my friends for breakfast. Loved the cinnamon smell in the morning too. Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sachi! Thanks for sharing!
Chris says
I’ve been making this recipe for years in a slow cooker. I set it on low for 6 hours. Advantage to slow cooking, it makes the house smell amazing!
I alway throw in 4 apples, each a different variety. Sometimes I’ll get fancy and use a cinnamon stick or Penzy’s cake spice.
It’s so simple and I’ve yet to be disappointed.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for sharing your method, Chris!
Sandra says
Top this with some of your Everyday Buckwheat Granola & it tastes like apple cobbler:)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yum! Great idea, Sandra!
Lori says
Do you suppose this would work in the microwave?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hmm, we aren’t sure! It would likely take quite a bit of time for them to fully soften. Let us know if you try it!
Lori says
So I tried it. Softened the apples in the microwave and blended it in a little smoothie blender. Added just a splash of water because the blender I was using is not high power. It worked perfectly. Delicious!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
So glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa S says
Yum! I love homemade applesauce. Chunky applesauce is especially good too. When I’m in a hurry though, I will core and chop my apples without peeling before cooking. Then I put the cooked apple sauce in my food mill – it takes out all the peels and leaves me with a smooth sauce great for baking recipes or whatever. Could also use an electric pressure cooker to reduce cooking time.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
Sonja says
So, you don’t need to add any water or anything to the pan with the apples? They won’t burn or stick to the pan?
I’ve made applesauce before but have always added water, but this dilutes the flavour and the sweetness, so I am curious to try this.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We find that covering them with a lid produces enough steam to prevent sticking/burning. But perhaps if your apples are a variety with less moisture that could be more of an issue? Let us know if you try it!
Naomi Winkel says
This looks good and easy. I would put this in my Bendtec because I like smooth apple sauce.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
That should work well! Let us know how it goes!