Maple Spice Applesauce
This homemade applesauce is lightly sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a delicious twist on an old favorite!
Ingredients
- 8 cups tart apples coarsely chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Wash, peel, core, and chop apples.
- Add 1 cup of water and apples to a large saucepan and place on a medium burner.
- Bring the pot to a low boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. (Be careful not to burn the apples on the bottom.)
- Simmer until apples are soft and water has evaporated somewhat. Cook less for chunky applesauce or cook longer for a smooth texture.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Add maple syrup and spices and stir to combine. For very smooth applesauce, puree the finished product in your blender in small batches.
- You may add a little more maple syrup and spices to taste. Add in small increments to prevent over-sweetening. For a more sweet-tart flavor, add 2 or 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and combine.
- Cool and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for later. Ladle into freezer safe containers. Leave 1-inch headspace, label and freeze for up to 1 year.