Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe (2024)

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This is Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom, with a homemade brown sugar and cinnamon applesauce recipe that is so delicious and so quick to make, you will want to whip up a batch every week. Thanks to Kenwood for sponsoring this post.

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When I was growing up, my mother always made homemade applesauce.

Yes, somehow as a working mother with four children, my mother still made time to can pounds and pounds of peaches and pears, make all of the jam we ever ate, and cook up big batches of applesauce.

I am not sure what age I was before I tasted store bought canned fruit or jam. But when I did, I realized how lucky we were to have my mother’s canned fruit, jam, and applesauce. Nothing can compare to the fresh taste of homemade.

Yet, now as a mother myself, I have fallen into the habits of convenience and have never canned a jar of fruit, reaching instead for the cans at the grocery store. And while I did make homemade baby food when my children were babies, I haven’t made applesauce since.

But this week, I was inspired by the Kenwood Triblade Hand Blender to go back to my applesauce making roots. And now I am hooked. I will definitely be making our applesauce myself from now on. (And since I just polished off the last bowl from this batch, I will be making more applesauce again tomorrow.)

This Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Applesauce is the most delicious, decadent applesauce I have ever tasted. It is like an indulgent dessert and yet it is only a quick and simple applesauce.

Why this Applesauce is SO Delicious

Applesauce can only be as good as the ingredients you put in.

So, for this batch, I used organic apples, freshly squeezed lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and a rich organic brown sugar made by Wholesome Sweeteners that I bought at our health food store last week.

I used a blend of organic Spartan apples and organic Ambrosia apples. And because I was using the Triblade blender to blend my applesauce, I cooked the apples with their skins to add more flavor and nutrients to my applesauce.

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Peeling apples takes so much time, so skipping this step allows me to easily throw together this applesauce and have it ready in no time. Now that I don’t have to peel apples, and I can puree the applesauce in the pot, I really will be making this applesauce on a regular basis.

As well, I have this apple cutting tool I bought from Pampered Chef years ago that turns the entire apple-prep into a ten second job.

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To speed up cooking, I also made a few quick chops to my apple slices. And squeezed some lemon juice on them to keep them from discoloring.

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Then I added them to a pot with about a 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, a couple cinnamon sticks, and the rest of the juice from the lemon.

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I brought it to a boil, then reduced the temperature to simmer, and within thirty minutes I had this fragrant apple stew.

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I turned off the stove and allowed the pot and the apples to cool. Once they were cool to the touch, I simply grabbed the Triblade and blended my apples right in the same pot!

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Having to pour applesauce a few cups at a time into a blender to puree is enough to keep me from making applesauce, so having an immersion blender like the Triblade is such a huge time saver. And it makes so much less mess to clean up.

The Kenwood Triblade Hand Blender is not like any immersion blender I have used before. The Hand Blender HB724, which I received to review from Kenwood, comes with different attachments for different tasks — a stainless steel TriBlade wand, SoupXL blending wand, Puree Masher, Metal Balloon Whisk, 16oz (2 cups) Chopper with lid and 25oz (3 cups) Beaker with lid.

For my applesauce, I first tested out the Puree Masher. This is a great tool for pureeing and mashing directly in your pot and worked well creating a soft puree of my apples. I was also very impressed that it didn’t splatter or spit and created no mess at all.

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But since I had left the skins on my apples, I wanted to try out the metal triblade wand to completely blend up all the skin.

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The Triblade Hand Blender worked so fast and SO well that when I put my applesauce through a sieve to catch the last bits of skin, there were only two tablespoons of small skin pieces in the whole batch. (Don’t you lovemy sieve — it is my mother’s, which she used as a child in my grandmother’s kitchen!)

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The Best Applesauce I Have EVER Tasted

After a quick run through the sieve, which I did right into the bowl I was serving the applesauce from, I had the most incredible applesauce I have ever touched on my tongue.

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It was rich and full bodied, with a fine, silky texture. And to treat myself for working oh so hard capturing its perfection with my camera, I topped it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Oh yes, this applesauce is a delicious dessert indeed!

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Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Applesauce

A delicious and easy recipe for homemade brown sugar and cinnamon applesauce.

4 from 2 votes

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Course: Dessert

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Author: Janice Croze

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs of organic apples 12-14 apples
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2-4 cinnamon sticks or 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice or juice of 1 lemon
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut apples into slices or chop into chunks (do not peel apples)

  • Cover the bottom of a large pot with water (approx. 1/2 cup of water)

  • Add cut apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt

  • Bring to boil

  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until apples are soft

  • Allow to cool in pot

  • Remove cinnamon sticks

  • Use an immersion blender to blend apples in pot

  • (Or if you do not have an immersion blender, blend in portions in blender)

  • For a fine applesauce, pour through a sieve or mesh strainer

  • Serve warm or cold

  • Store refrigerated for up to a week, freeze for up to a year, or can

Written and photographed by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom.

Please Note: I received product from Kenwood to review and test out in my kitchen, along with compensation for my time to create and publish this recipe. All opinions are entirely my own.

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is cinnamon applesauce good for you? ›

Cinnamon adds to the cozy, warm flavors of the applesauce and also provides a boost in antioxidants for more disease-fighting benefits. And of course, when it's homemade, there's no preservatives or unnecessary added sugar!

How much cinnamon to add to store bought applesauce? ›

Start by toasting a half-teaspoon of your favorite ground baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice) in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl to stop the cooking, then stir in a pinch or two of the spice into your applesauce, adding more to taste.

What makes applesauce taste better? ›

The mellow sweetness of toasted sugar adds complexity. Apple cider vinegar helps brighten cooked fruit. Using skin-on fruit improves both flavor and color in the finished product. Aromatics like cinnamon, orange peel, and rose water intensify the flavor of the apples.

Why did my homemade applesauce turn brown? ›

Many people report that the top of the jar of applesauce gradually turns brown. What is happening is the sauce has not been heated adequately to stop all enzymatic reactions and there is enough oxygen in the headspace to react with the enzymes.

Is it safe to eat applesauce everyday? ›

The answer is a resounding yes! Apple sauce is low in calories, fat-free, and contains beneficial vitamins and minerals. Apples are packed with fiber, which helps keep you feeling full and aids in digestion. They also contain antioxidants, which can help protect against chronic diseases.

Can diabetics have cinnamon applesauce? ›

Summary. While cinnamon can have reducing effects on blood glucose levels, it is not effective as an isolated treatment for diabetes but might support glucose control in some people. It is a safe and delicious replacement for sugar in the diet.

How do you jazz up applesauce? ›

Adding items like dried cranberries, cherries, or golden raisins make applesauce a grown-up snack. Pepitas or toasted nuts are excellent add-ins. Adding a spice-filled purée of pears also adds wonderful flavors to applesauce.

What to do if you add too much cinnamon to applesauce? ›

You can try to dilute the cinnamon flavor by making more applesauce without any cinnamon and mixing the two batches together.

How long does cinnamon applesauce last? ›

Once they have cooled slightly, remove the cinnamon sticks and mash the apples with a fork or back of a spoon. Allow the mixture to cool completely before placing it in a sealed jar. The applesauce will last in the refrigerator for a week or two and you can freeze it for later too!

What apples to avoid when making applesauce? ›

For applesauce, you essentially want the opposite—apples that will cook down and mash well to create a flavorful sauce. At the same time, avoid apples that are mealy in texture and turn to mush when cooked down. Many cooks avoid Red Delicious for that reason.

Should I peel my apples for applesauce? ›

Peel and core apples if you plan to simply mash them into chunky applesauce. Leave the peels on if you're going to pass the cooked pieces through a food mill, which will separate the skin and seeds from the apple mash. Leaving the skin on while the apple cooks also adds color to the sauce.

Why is Mott's applesauce so good? ›

We hold our apples to a higher standard. That's why our No Sugar Added Applesauce is thick and golden, like the real, high quality apples they're made from.

Can you cook applesauce too long? ›

Making applesauce is not an all-day project. If it's cooking for much longer than 30-40 minutes, your apple pieces are too big, says Martinez. Aim for pieces that are 1"-2", and simmer at medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally so the sauce doesn't scorch.

What is the pink stuff in applesauce? ›

It gets its pretty pink colour from leaving the apple skins on during cooking, then the skins come out during the press.

Can you overcook applesauce? ›

Actually . . . yes. The texture won't necessarily suffer, but the flavor will: the more you overcook them, the less of that tartness the apples will retain. Don't worry, though– if you follow the 5-minute timing directions in this recipe, you'll be just fine.

What is the healthiest applesauce? ›

Vermont Village. Vermont Village is a highly decorated non-GMO and organic brand that is known for its ingredients. There is no question that this is on the healthier side of applesauces, with its only two ingredients being apples and apple purée, which is also ... just apples.

What kind of applesauce is good for you? ›

Applesauce that's low in sugar and free of artificial colors and flavors is a healthy and nutritious serving of fruit. You can even make your own applesauce at home in a few simple steps.

Why is apple cinnamon so good? ›

Apple cinnamon tea has anti-inflammatory properties; so it prevents even chronic inflammations and relieves any muscle pain and joint pain. With regular intake of this herbal mix, you can gain a better fitness and perform better in your daily activities.

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