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Applesauce recipe - the fastest way to do it

Make your own applesauce

Unbelievable how good apples can taste! Just harvested, freshly picked from the tree, they are full of flavor and sooo juicy as at no other time in the whole year. And so perhaps the most ordinary fruit from German lands now makes its grand appearance. Hardly a day goes by without the demand to bite into a crisp, fresh apple, enjoy apple pie in all its variations, or make our own applesauce - for pure pleasure of potato pancakes, crepes or pancakes. A high-speed blender not only makes it easier to prepare fresh applesauce, it also makes it so velvety smooth that it melts in your mouth.

Different varieties of apples at the farmer's market.

Make your own applesauce: Use whole apples

Why? You can make your own applesauce faster, if you simply skip peeling the apples, also use the core. Pureeing whole apples, is no challenge for a high-speed blender. Processing in a high-speed blender instead of with a hand mixer or blender gives the applesauce such a fine consistency that we previously only knew from store-bought applesauce. At the same time, you benefit from all nutrients, because the peel and the core also contain a lot of important nutrients.

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Applesauce with cinnamon and vanilla.

We prefer to use mild appel varieties for our applesauce. When making our own applesauce, we found out that you don't need any added sugar - the sweetness of mild apples is absolutely sufficient. If you like your applesauce a little more tart and also more acidic, we advise you to use an apple mix with enough Boskop apples.
We like to add some fresh lemon juice to our applesauce to prevent it from turning brown. If you want to ad some, flavor use cinnamon and fresh vanilla pulp. This just goes wonderfully with applesauce and gives off a wonderful aroma when steaming the apples.

Fresh applesauce

With cinnamon and vanilla
Prep Time 5 Min
Perform Time 20 Min
Total Time 25 Min
Amount 550 ml
Calories 263 kcal
Cuisine mush
Author Carla from GrueneSmoothies.com
Make applesauce yourself: Recipe and instructions
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Ingredients

  • 500 g mild apples
  • 50 ml water filtered
  • 1/4 piece of lemon
  • 1/3 vanilla bean
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
 

Instruction

  1. Wash the apples, cut them into quarters, removing the stems.
  2. Put the quartered apples in a pot with the water and add the juice of 1/4 lemon. Use a knife to remove the pulp from the vanilla bean and add it to the apples in the pot along with 1 pinch of cinnamon. You can also steam the scraped vanilla bean with the apples for a more intense vanilla flavor. Important: If you decided to add vanilla to the pot, please remove the rest of the vanilla beans, before putting everything into the blender.
  3. Now bring everything to a boil and then simmer the apples over low to medium heat for about 15 minutes - until they are soft.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the apples to cool down a bit before adding them to the blender - about 65 degrees. Remove vanilla bean if necessary!
  5. Now put the slightly cooled apples into the container and blend on maximum until a uniform mass or fine puree is formed.
  6. Then fill the applesauce into sterilized airtight canning jars and let cool upside down. This way, the applesauce will keep for a few weeks in a cool, dark place. We prefer jars or canning jars with swing top.

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Applesauce variations: With pears, plums and mirabelles

Of course, you can also easily vary your applesauce by replacing some of the apples with one or more other types of fruit. For example, we also like apple-pear puree, which our children love simply because the pears make it a little sweeter. Of course you can also add mirabelles or plums. If there is a lack of sweetness, we like to use a little honey or maple syrup.

Make applesauce yourself: Recipe variations with pear and mirbelle

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How do you like your applesauce? Have you ever made applesauce in a blender?

We appreciate your Feedback!

Carla from GrueneSmoothies.com

I fell in love with the first sip. In 2010 a friend of mine served me my first green smoothie. Since then, green smoothies are my absolute favorite breakfast. Quickly prepared, I start my day healthy, delicious and well nourished. I carry the feeling of this delicious healthy breakfast with me all day long - all the way through to the evening.
Nice side effect: Without renunciation or nutritional dogma, green smoothies regulate my desire for coffee, chocolate and all the other temptations.

Among other things, Carla gives workshops for beginners and also is responsible for social media and communication.

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81 | Comment(s)

11/5/2023
Heidi
Take a look at the gardens while taking a walk. Almost all owners of apple trees in their gardens throw their apples on the compost.
10/3/2023
Karin
Just a silly question to all experienced canners... couldn't I just throw the apples in the blender, puree them, maybe add some lemon, and then fill the jars directly, seal them, and put them in the oven like when canning? Or am I missing something?
10/4/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Karin,

thank you for your comment. I haven't personally tried the method you mentioned for canning applesauce, so I can't say for sure if it would work or if the treatment in the oven is sufficient for preserving it when using raw apple sauce.

When I want to can applesauce, I prepare it as described in the text above and then process it in jars using a pot and water bath canning method.

Best regards,
Carla
9/13/2023
Doris
Hello everyone,
I blended my apples without cooking them and after that I've been frozen the juice in ice cube trays. This way, I have portioned servings available for whatever I need without losing enzymes and other heat-sensitive nutrients. A good blender is worth its weight in gold.
7/16/2023
Sabine
i have prepared applesauce or compote in the blender, without cooking. Have added carob flour so that it is not too liquid. This variant I like best because the vitamins are preserved
7/16/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Sabine,

thank you for sharing your raw food applesauce recipe :)

Love,
Carla
5/10/2023
Doris
Hello Günter, exactly such a way I have been looking for. I'll try it out right away. Without heating, the valuable nutrients and enzymes are preserved.
Thanks
10/16/2022
Angelikai
I make applesauce myself every year and then freeze it in portions. Some jars are also boiled down. I haven't tried it in the blender yet, but will definitely give it a try this year.
10/24/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Angelikai,

thank you for your comment. Are curious how you like the applesauce variant from the blender. Let us know with pleasure.
Best regards,
Carla
9/29/2021
Sandra Schartner
That was super delicious! I tried it today and found it incredibly creamy and simply amazing. I was also thinking of trying to preserve it next time. Thank you for the wonderful recipes overall. Absolutely inspiring!
9/30/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Sandra,

thank you so much for the lovely feedback! That creaminess - spot on! I think I'll also make applesauce today - you've inspired me again :)

Warm regards,
Carla
9/15/2021
Laura
Great recipe! However, "hot filling" and "turning it upside down" are absolutely not advisable. Hot filling only creates a false vacuum and is just as durable as in a plastic container (of course, luck may play a role here, but not always). The correct method would be to simmer at 90 degrees for 30 minutes in a water bath. Turning it upside down can glue the seal of the lids, release plasticizers, and only create a false vacuum. This practice is also not suitable for Weck jars. The best approach is to simmer, then remove and let it cool standing upright. This way, you will enjoy it for a long time, unless you've already eaten it all because it's so delicious ;)
9/17/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Laura,

Thank you for the recipe feedback and your instructions on preservation. With that, you can definitely make the applesauce last all winter.
Our version has always worked well for us for 2-3 weeks - I can't even see how the applesauce would come into contact with the sealing ring of the Weck jars...?
Well, for those who want to play it safe for a longer period, they should probably prefer your preservation method. For those who quickly finish the applesauce, they can also give it a try following our instructions.

Best regards,
Carla
9/13/2021
Ralph
Hello, I thought I could "heat up" the apples in my Vitamix without pre-cooking them - that's how I've done it so far. After all, the Vitamix can also heat soups. Am I doing it wrong?
9/14/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Ralph,

you can do that too, it just tastes different.
And I could imagine that applesauce without prior heating is not as long-lasting.
Do you have any experience with this?

Sending love,
Carla
8/31/2021
Susi
I first blended and then cooked it to make the puree last longer. At least, that's the hope :) . Instead of water, I used cloudy organic apple juice. The amount of water was too much for my apples, making the puree quite thin, so I used a bit less juice. Tastes amazing.
10/15/2020
Béa
I'm currently trying out a Vitamix blender (borrowed) and would like to make this applesauce. How long can I mix on the highest setting? Is there a limit? And will the peel not be noticeable after mixing (because otherwise, I'd prefer to peel the apples beforehand)?
10/16/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Bea,

simply place the slightly cooled apples into the blender and blend on maximum until a uniform mixture or fine puree has formed. We use the apples with the skin and seeds - so the whole core. Only the stems are removed - resulting in wonderfully soft applesauce from blending in a high-speed blender.

Enjoy trying it out!
Carla
9/15/2020
Silvia
I've been making this applesauce for years, and the feedback from others is really positive! Thank you.
9/15/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Silvia,

that makes us very happy! Thank you for the feedback.
Warm regards,
Carla
9/7/2020
Günter Kube
Wash 6 apples, remove the stems, quarter them, put them in the blender with a little water; add 2 tablespoons of honey and some lemon juice to taste, then blend. Voila, delicious applesauce is ready - enjoy it with Swiss rösti made in a cast-iron pan for a perfect and tasty treat.
9/8/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Günter,

That's exactly how it goes :)

Best regards,
Carla
9/7/2020
Bettina Hilse
I do it exactly the opposite way: first blend everything raw WITH lemon and vanilla seeds and a bit of cinnamon, THEN briefly boil in a pot, pour hot into sterile jars, turn them upside down, like jam, to create a vacuum: it lasts for YEARS in the cellar, but of course, just in theory, because it's too good, but at least until winter, when there's hardly anything fresh available.
10/12/2020
Müsliman
How can you sterilize the jars? Simply rinsing them with hot water?
10/13/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hi Müsliman,

There are different methods to sterilize jars. The easiest way is actually in a cooking pot. Fill it with water, place all jars and lids inside (everything must be covered with water) and bring the water to a boil. Let it boil for about 10 minutes. Then, let the jars and lids dry on a kitchen towel. Done.

Be careful when removing the jars and lids!

Lots of love,
Carla
9/8/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Bettina,
interesting that making applesauce in the blender works that way too.
Thanks for sharing.

Warm regards,
Carla
5/28/2020
Michael
Why can't I just use the blender's soup program to puree and heat the apples at the same time?
5/28/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Michael,
thank you for your question. You can definitely give it a try; it might taste a bit different....but as they say: the proof of the pudding is in the eating! Feel free to let me know how your applesauce turned out.
Best regards,
Carla
9/21/2019
Dorothea
Just tried it out and also found it to be very, very tasty. Thanks so much! :) I also like Marion's tip with the peaches (we have them in the garden too) and mirabelles. Or with pears, for example. Right now, rose hips are everywhere, so I always pick some for the smoothie and wonder if they would also work well in applesauce. Because of their fuzzy-velvety texture, it could be a good match both in taste and texture. I'll just give it a try.

Warm regards, Dorothea
9/23/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Dorothea,

Thank you for your feedback. Rose hips should definitely go well with applesauce. Feel free to let me know how it turned out.

Best regards,
Carla
10/5/2019
Dorothea
PS: I have now noticed while eating a larger portion that the rosehip seeds have not completely disappeared. So, here and there, you may bite into a small seed. It doesn't bother me, but for those who don't like that, this recipe variation might not be the best choice ;).

Warm regards, Dorothea
10/5/2019
Dorothea
I made the version with rosehips today and find the mix very delicious! Specifically, it was about 550g of apples, 2 handfuls of rosehips, and a small garden peach (plus a bit more water). The fine, velvety texture is simply brilliant thanks to the blender, and even the small rosehip seeds are dissolved (I used the Vitamix Pro 750). Have fun if you also give it a try!
8/31/2020
Laura
Dear Dorothea, Rosehip beginner here -> did you then simmer the rosehips with the apples or what was your approach? :) Thank you
9/1/2020
Dorothea
Dear Laura,
I'm not exactly sure anymore, maybe I had also added the rose hips raw. Depending on what type of blender you have, and if you want to store the applesauce longer, it would probably be better to stew them together.
Good luck :)
Dorothea
10/7/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Wow, that sounds so great!!
Thank you for the feedback :)
Warm regards,
Carla
9/17/2019
Marion Wandtke
Hello dear ones,
we love spicy flavors. That's why I add some ginger or even delicious chili to the applesauce. As our garden currently also yields peaches and mirabelles, I also like to mix these fruits in. Packed in small jars, it always makes for a varied snack at work. I make the applesauce as usual, peel and cut the apples, briefly stew for about three minutes, and then puree or blend it in the blender. I prefer pureeing, as my family loves small fruit pieces in the sauce. :-)
9/18/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Marion,
thank you for the great idea with the ginger and especially chili in the applesauce. Can't wait to try it :)
Warm regards,
Carla
9/17/2019
Linda
Hello Carla, with the blender BIANCO PURO, there is a program for soup that runs for about 8 minutes. I don't cook the apples beforehand, I just blend them. Then I add lemon, cinnamon, and a pinch of baking soda. :) Have fun trying it out. Regards, Linda
9/18/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Linda,
wow! How long is your applesauce approximately shelf-stable?

Best regards, Carla
9/19/2019
Linda
Dear Carla, the puree can be kept in a screw jar with a lid in the refrigerator for about a week. I also freeze very large quantities. Best wishes, Linda
9/19/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Thank you for your feedback! I didn't expect it to last so long.
Warm regards, Carla
9/17/2019
Julia
When the apples are cooked, I don't really need lemon anymore, right? Because of discoloration? The apples are being preserved by cooking them, after all. It is also not described how to sterilize the jars.
9/18/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Julia,

you can also omit the lemon - it's more of a flavor choice. Especially with sweet apples, lemon juice goes very well with applesauce.

You can sterilize your canning jars, for example, in this way: Wash the jars well and bake them in the oven at 180 degrees for about 10 minutes. Then leave them in the closed oven until they have cooled down.

Best regards,
Carla
9/17/2019
Julia
Hello, is it not concerning to blend the pits/seeds as well? The substance in the pits/seeds is converted into hydrocyanic acid in the body.
9/18/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Julia,

there are always concerns about that. Since we stew the apples beforehand, this preparation should already ensure that the amygdalin contained in the seeds is rendered harmless. Furthermore, we assume that the dose makes the poison. Based on our experience, a few apple seeds are not enough to produce so much cyanide that it can really harm us.

Best regards,
Carla
9/16/2019
Andrea Spahr
Hello Carla, last year I made a lot of applesauce with the Revoblend blender, but from raw apples, lemon, and cinnamon. I then froze the mixture in 250ml containers. Tastes delicious!! :-))
9/18/2019
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Thank you for the instructions on raw apple sauce! It tastes a bit different, but it retains all the heat-sensitive nutrients.
Warm regards,
Carla