Homemade Chunky Applesauce Food

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in crockpot.
• Cover and cook on low 8 hours.

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel and core the apples, and then dice them into small chunks.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the apples, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stirring occasionally, cook until the apples have softened, about 30-40 minutes.
• Using a blender, food processor, or potato masher, break down the apples, making sure to keep the consistency somewhat chunky. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Mash apples slightly if desired. Serve warm or cold.

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until desired consistency is reached, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

APPLESAUCE (FOR CANNING)

Steps:

• Peel, core and quarter apples.
• You will need 3 to 3-1/2 pounds per quart of applesauce.
• Place in large saucepot.
• Cook apples with just enough water so they don't stick.
• Cook over medium heat until soft.
• Puree in food processor or food mill until smooth.
• Return to pan and bring to a boil.
• You may add sugar if desired.
• Taste to see how sweet the apples are.
• You can also add cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
• Keep applesauce boiling and ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Remove air bubbles and adjust two piece caps.
• Process pints and quarts for 20 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• If you like chunky sauce, only puree half of the apples and crush the other half with a potato masher.
• Prep time is an estimate as it depends on how many quarts of sauce you are preparing.

CHUNKY CINNAMON APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Place apples and water in a 5qt.
• saucepan.
• Cover and cook over med-low heat for 20 minutes or until apples are tender.
• Add sugar and candies.
• Cook, uncovered, until sugar and candies are dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and cool.
• Serve slightly warm, or chilled.

CHUNKY FRENCH APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucaepan over medium heat; add in apple slices, stir for 1-2 minutes until well coated with the butter.
• Add in water or apple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon (if using) cover and cook stirring occasionally until the apples are tender (about 20-25 minutes, if the apples become to dry then add in 1-2 tablespoons water or apple juice).
• Once the apples are tender, stir in 4-6 tablespoons sugar (can use more or less to taste) until dissolved.
• Chill covered in refrigerator or freeze.

CHUNKY PEAR AND APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a chunky sauce, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, cool, and refrigerate until needed.
• You can also freeze in ice cube trays. Keep frozen cubes in a plastic bag so you can remove one portion at a time.

CHUNKY SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-8 hours, until soft and juicy.