This homemade applesauce captures the essence of fresh fruit with a silky, tender texture. By simmering cored and quartered apples with a touch of sugar, you create a versatile sauce that balances tartness and sweetness. It’s an ideal no-fat option for health-conscious cooks or as a natural sweetener in baking. Serve it warm with oatmeal, chilled as a side dish, or blended into smoothies. Simple ingredients and minimal effort yield a comforting result thatâÂÂs far superior to store-bought versions.
No-Fat Homemade Applesauce Tnt
Description
This homemade applesauce captures the essence of fresh fruit with a silky, tender texture. By simmering cored and quartered apples with a touch of sugar, you create a versatile sauce that balances tartness and sweetness. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal no-fat option for health-conscious cooks or as a natural sweetener in baking. Serve it warm with oatmeal, chilled as a side dish, or blended into smoothies. Simple ingredients and minimal effort yield a comforting result thatâÂÂs far superior to store-bought versions.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the cored and quartered apples in a large saucepan.
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Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the apples.
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Cover the saucepan loosely and place it over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring often, until the apples are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
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Transfer the cooked apples to a food mill or food processor.
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Puree the apples until smooth, leaving the peels on if a rustic texture is desired, or remove them for a finer consistency.
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Taste the applesauce and add more sugar if a sweeter flavor is preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 235.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.7g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 62.7g21%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
- Sugars 49.0g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Choose apple varieties that hold their shape well, such as Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness, depending on your preference.
Store cooled applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. It can also be frozen for longer storage.
For a completely fat-free and refined sugar-free version, omit the sugar and rely on the natural sweetness of ripe apples, or use a touch of maple syrup or honey.
This applesauce can be used as a substitute for oil in baking recipes to reduce fat content.
