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the best homemade applesauce recipe

The Best Spiced Vanilla Homemade Applesauce

Bree Hester
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Approximately 5 pounds apples peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven add the apples, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
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  • Let the apples cook over medium to low heat until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
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  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla bean paste.
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Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 1gSodium: 109mgFiber: 6g
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